Marcus got cold-called by AI and it took a couple minutes to figure it out - should non-human callers have to identify as such?

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Marcus got cold-called by AI and it took a couple minutes to figure it out - should non-human callers have to identify as such?
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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

Marcus Lush Nights

Pretending to be a human (8 July 2026)

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It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order.

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It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order.
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Marcus keeps across the weather, and talks toll roads, bread, and previews the quarter finals of the football world cup.

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Marcus keeps across the weather, and talks toll roads, bread, and previews the quarter finals of the football world cup.
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Marcus talks the wild weather hitting the country, cleaning the oven, and seeks some help for a listener with a frozen shoulder.

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Marcus talks the wild weather hitting the country, cleaning the oven, and seeks some help for a listener with a frozen shoulder.
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