Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings and futurist Professor Rocky Scopelliti discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, including tech leaders holding consultations with the Vatican regarding machine consciousness.
They unpack the ethical dilemmas surrounding digital grief companions, brain-computer interfaces, and the urgent need for safeguards to protect vulnerable users from being manipulated by lifelike AI.

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Shane Doherty filling in for Gary Hardgrave, Monday October 5th, 2026
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