Episode 157. AI is changing how we create, discover and preserve culture. We explore AI companions, synthetic media, digital ownership, game preservation, and why physical media is making a comeback.
This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on 23 July 2026.
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Segment 1. AI Is Changing Human Behaviour
AI isn’t just replacing work. It’s replacing relationships, identity and trust.
China moving to restrict emotional attachment to AI companions
- Are governments acknowledging AI companionship as psychologically significant?
- Are AI companies designing for attachment?
Researchers accidentally discover an extremely unusual ChatGPT user
70% of Japanese companies don’t disclose AI-generated creative work
- Should disclosure be mandatory?
- Does it matter if audiences can’t tell?
- Is hidden AI fundamentally deceptive?
LinkedIn filled with AI-generated posts
Segment 2 – Can We Still Tell What’s Real?
Scientists developing AI image detection
People can learn to detect AI faces
- Are we entering an endless arms race?
- Should people be trained?
- Or should AI content simply be labelled?
Segment 3 – Why Physical Media Suddenly Matters Again
Hidden content on original game discs
Video Game History Foundation warning about preservation
Former PlayStation boss discussing why PS2 success can’t be repeated
Segment 4 – Stories Still Matter (10 min)
Absolute Batman succeeding on TikTok
- How does Gen Z discover stories?
Josh Sawyer on morally grey RPGs