David Pocock vs AI
Nov 26, 2025 •
The year is 1934, and the setting is Scotland. Startling photos have emerged, appearing to capture the Loch Ness monster.
Fast-forward 90 years to 2024, to an election campaign in Australia, and a video is released of a prime minister promising to ban gambling ads.
Both are fake – designed specifically to deceive. And while humans have always had a tendency to mislead each other, what’s new is the technology.
It’s now easier than ever to create highly realistic fake content. And we’re only just starting to see how wide-ranging and insidious the impact will be.
Today, independent senator David Pocock – on his new bill to crack down on deepfakes – and why he thinks the government has dropped the ball on regulating AI.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
David Pocock vs AI
1736 • Nov 26, 2025
David Pocock vs AI
The year is 1934, and the setting is Scotland. Startling photos have emerged, appearing to capture the Loch Ness monster.
Fast-forward 90 years to 2024, to an election campaign in Australia, and a video is released of a prime minister promising to ban gambling ads.
Both are fake – designed specifically to deceive. And while humans have always had a tendency to mislead each other, what’s new is the technology.
It’s now easier than ever to create highly realistic fake content. And we’re only just starting to see how wide-ranging and insidious the impact will be.
Today, independent senator David Pocock – on his new bill to crack down on deepfakes – and why he thinks the government has dropped the ball on regulating AI.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Independent senator David Pocock
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