WEBVTT 1 00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:10.220 Right, grab your coffee! Sophie and Claire are back with Not Perfect News. 2 00:00:10.340 --> 00:00:15.440 Hi, I'm Claire. That Israeli minister calling for war in the West Bank really got my attention. 3 00:00:15.560 --> 00:00:23.240 And Bill Gates just warned about unchecked AI risks—plus that staged hanging death arrest and a Devon revolt against an AI datacentre! 4 00:00:23.360 --> 00:00:29.920 Plus Zuckerberg's new personal AI 'Muse', plus two mass shootings in South Africa leaving twenty-seven dead. 5 00:00:30.040 --> 00:00:35.410 We've got the research and voiceovers done with AI, but every source is on our website for you to check out! 6 00:00:36.110 --> 00:00:37.770 Right, heavy one for us now. 7 00:00:37.890 --> 00:00:44.760 Yeah. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank. 8 00:00:44.880 --> 00:00:47.530 He said they should replicate their approach from Gaza there. 9 00:00:47.650 --> 00:00:52.320 And that includes dismantling the Palestinian Authority, which is already under pressure. 10 00:00:52.440 --> 00:00:59.310 At the same time, Israeli authorities have imposed a week-long closure on the territory citing Sukkot, the Jewish holiday. 11 00:00:59.430 --> 00:01:04.970 The closures include tighter restrictions on movement and access to holy sites until Saturday, October third. 12 00:01:05.090 --> 00:01:12.780 So we have a minister suggesting war in an occupied territory while the government simultaneously tightens restrictions under the guise of religious observance. 13 00:01:12.900 --> 00:01:19.910 It highlights the volatility of the situation in the West Bank and the potential for further escalation following Israel's war on Gaza. 14 00:01:20.030 --> 00:01:24.870 Israeli violence against Palestinians has been steadily growing since October twenty twenty-three. 15 00:01:24.990 --> 00:01:33.840 And senior Israeli military and security officials have warned that the West Bank is on the verge of an explosion, citing settler violence among other factors. 16 00:01:33.960 --> 00:01:37.380 There are some who argue these closures ensure safety during Sukkot. 17 00:01:37.500 --> 00:01:43.140 Or they exacerbate tensions and restrict access to holy sites for families trying to worship in peace. 18 00:01:43.260 --> 00:01:48.040 The call for war raises serious concerns regarding international law and humanitarian rights. 19 00:01:48.160 --> 00:01:53.280 It's like a neighbour shouting about fixing their fence while simultaneously locking all the windows and doors. 20 00:01:53.400 --> 00:01:58.060 Right, because that sounds less like safety measures and more like putting people in a cage. 21 00:01:58.760 --> 00:02:03.640 Right, so Bill Gates just dropped a massive warning about AI going out of control. 22 00:02:03.760 --> 00:02:06.980 Like what? He thinks it's all too exciting? 23 00:02:07.180 --> 00:02:12.310 No, he warned of catastrophic outcomes if left unchecked. That is not light banter. 24 00:02:12.430 --> 00:02:17.980 See that's the thing with tech—everyone's got an opinion and nobody wants to admit when they're wrong. 25 00:02:18.100 --> 00:02:22.680 Yeah, but who's backing him up? Is it just him shouting into the void? 26 00:02:22.880 --> 00:02:28.470 Not alone. Sam Altman and Elon Musk have joined Gates in calling for a slowdown of AI development. 27 00:02:28.590 --> 00:02:33.320 So it's just not about who you know, but what you say in public forums. 28 00:02:33.440 --> 00:02:40.290 Right. Dario Amodei from Anthropic also wrote an essay in September asking for a bit of regulation too. 29 00:02:40.410 --> 00:02:44.580 That's a good point. Maybe the middle ground is industry and government working together. 30 00:02:44.700 --> 00:02:52.620 Right, but let's not forget that these are real risks for ordinary people and global security. Let's move on to our next story. 31 00:02:53.320 --> 00:02:56.090 Right, let's take a moment for Tasia Fortune. 32 00:02:55.690 --> 00:02:59.630 I'm so sorry she's gone. She was just a mother trying to get by in Jackson. 33 00:02:59.230 --> 00:03:02.740 Yeah, this isn't just a headline anymore. It's real people. 34 00:03:02.860 --> 00:03:10.060 Right? When you find someone hanging from a tree and it turns out to be homicide, the scene was still staged to mislead investigators. 35 00:03:10.180 --> 00:03:14.960 It means someone put thought into making that scene look like an accident or death by hanging. 36 00:03:15.080 --> 00:03:20.590 And the police have confirmed it was homicide, not suicide. They've found three suspects now. 37 00:03:20.710 --> 00:03:26.850 Eric Clark surrendered on Friday. Two other men — Jarques Ratliff and Earnest Lloyd Jr. — were also arrested. 38 00:03:26.970 --> 00:03:31.700 Tasia was twenty-nine years old, a mother of four children in Jackson, Mississippi. 39 00:03:31.820 --> 00:03:37.170 She'd been dead for two or three days before anyone found her, according to investigators' analysis. 40 00:03:37.290 --> 00:03:42.960 That's horrifying to think about. She was left there, hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home. 41 00:03:43.080 --> 00:03:51.860 And the scene was deliberately set up to mislead authorities. But details like the alleged use of a black cable cord remain unverified beyond police claims. 42 00:03:51.980 --> 00:03:58.210 That detail hasn't been confirmed independently by other sources, so we have to be careful about repeating it as fact. 43 00:03:58.330 --> 00:04:03.080 It's a reminder that when something looks wrong, even more work is needed to get to the truth. 44 00:04:03.200 --> 00:04:09.560 Exactly. Staging a crime scene isn't just about hiding evidence; it's about trying to mislead investigators. 45 00:04:09.680 --> 00:04:13.300 And that makes the job of the medical examiner and police even harder. 46 00:04:13.420 --> 00:04:16.360 But we should thank them for keeping digging until they found the killers. 47 00:04:16.480 --> 00:04:21.470 There's a drug dispute that may have started this, but people are still sorting out what really happened. 48 00:04:21.590 --> 00:04:27.440 So while three suspects now face murder charges, the community has to wait for justice to be fully served. 49 00:04:27.560 --> 00:04:33.500 And that's why stories like this matter. They remind us not to trust first impressions when something feels off. 50 00:04:34.200 --> 00:04:40.900 Right, hold up—remember two weeks ago we were all panicking about rogue OpenAI bots trying to take over the world? 51 00:04:40.500 --> 00:04:47.540 Yeah! But now those same big AI firms are getting summoned to Australia? Like a very fancy phone call for tech bosses! 52 00:04:47.140 --> 00:04:55.220 Exactly. The Senate has asked OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to give evidence at public hearings in Canberra on Thursday, October 1. 53 00:04:55.340 --> 00:05:06.030 Sounds like a proper cyber crime investigation. We're starting to see why AI safety matters for everyone, especially when these firms talk about building huge data centres here. 54 00:05:06.150 --> 00:05:10.940 Reports say they got written requests, but the companies haven't responded outside business hours yet! 55 00:05:11.060 --> 00:05:20.720 But look at it from another angle—maybe this is a chance for those tech leaders to fix things before they get worse. It could set better global standards for how AI is built and used. 56 00:05:20.840 --> 00:05:28.940 Yet I worry about this being just another case of one country poking into another's business. Is Australia jumping on a bandwagon or asking for help? 57 00:05:29.140 --> 00:05:42.310 And it sounds like they're asking them about both this Aussie hack and those US websites too. Some sources confirm the health database breach, others suggest broader implications involving US infrastructure—still unclear! 58 00:05:42.430 --> 00:05:52.580 Right? It could be because they're the biggest players, but it also feels like picking out a few shops while ignoring others down the street. Is everyone else in this game not being asked to show up too? 59 00:05:52.780 --> 00:06:01.400 That's exactly what I'm thinking! Maybe they're just trying to get a quick win. But that feels unfair and misses the point of making things better for everyone. 60 00:06:01.520 --> 00:06:11.160 And if we're only asking these CEOs questions about their systems, why don't we hear from the people who actually use AI in hospitals and schools? That's a good question! 61 00:06:11.280 --> 00:06:22.880 That's a good point. We need to know what real users say before we start throwing around accusations. And if the US companies are being summoned but the local ones aren't, that could make things even more confusing for us. 62 00:06:23.000 --> 00:06:29.430 I think we're getting somewhere, but there are still so many questions unanswered. We need answers before October 1! 63 00:06:29.550 --> 00:06:37.170 Right? And I'm not sure how much power Australia has to ask these US giants to show up at all. What happens if they say no? 64 00:06:37.370 --> 00:06:43.840 It might be just a formality, like asking the neighbours for help when you're stuck with a bike chain problem and they don't really have time. 65 00:06:43.960 --> 00:06:57.040 Or maybe it's about setting an example. Like saying 'we mean business' and hoping other countries follow suit. That could work if everyone plays by the mates rules, but right now it feels like someone is trying to win a game they don't understand. 66 00:06:57.160 --> 00:06:59.960 Will they come in person or just pop on a video link? 67 00:07:00.160 --> 00:07:06.540 That's not confirmed yet, and nobody knows if this covers just the hacks or digs into wider problems in Australian tech. 68 00:07:07.240 --> 00:07:11.470 Right, we're talking about a devastating tragedy in South Africa today. 69 00:07:11.590 --> 00:07:22.290 Twenty-seven people killed across two separate mass shootings. That's ten at a shisanyama stand near Cape Town and eleven more at a house party in Durban, including a pregnant woman. 70 00:07:22.410 --> 00:07:31.220 Eleven dead in Durban, ten in Cape Town. Police have identified eight suspects so far and opened seventeen murder cases plus fifteen attempted murders. 71 00:07:31.340 --> 00:07:41.890 And two property damage cases too. This violence isn't just about killing people; it's also destroying homes and places in townships where South Africa has one of the highest murder rates globally. 72 00:07:42.010 --> 00:07:54.250 Some reports describe these events as linked to broader gang violence, but that isn't definitively confirmed beyond police statements yet. We should avoid jumping to conclusions about specific affiliations without independent verification. 73 00:07:54.370 --> 00:08:05.470 Hang on — that pregnant woman in Durban? That hits home hard. What nobody's saying is how hard it must be for families left behind after these attacks happen so close together like this. 74 00:08:05.590 --> 00:08:20.760 True. And if the media keeps calling them 'gang' shootings without being sure, we might blame people unfairly before knowing the full story. That's why we stick to what police say first but also keep asking questions instead of jumping straight into conclusions. 75 00:08:20.880 --> 00:08:27.600 Mm. Because sometimes the truth comes out later and things change fast with investigations like these ones going on right now. 76 00:08:28.300 --> 00:08:37.900 Right, next up is proper strange — a British company called Xlinks picked land in North Devon for what they say is a fancy new AI datacentre. 77 00:08:37.500 --> 00:08:41.250 Fancy? Is this like building an IKEA shop in a wildlife reserve? 78 00:08:40.850 --> 00:08:49.920 No way, it's bigger! They're talking about five buildings between fifty and one-three-zero feet tall — that's roughly four hundred hectares of countryside. 79 00:08:50.040 --> 00:08:56.980 Four hundred hectares? That sounds like a small county. Oh, and it's in a UNESCO biosphere reserve too? 80 00:08:57.180 --> 00:09:06.440 Exactly! Which makes the whole thing feel a bit weird, doesn't it? The company wants to put massive AI power-hungry machines where nature is supposed to be protected. 81 00:09:06.560 --> 00:09:14.120 (chuckle) Right, but there's more than just noise. Xlinks claims this will create long-term jobs and attract top AI firms. 82 00:09:14.240 --> 00:09:21.070 Jobs are always good, aren't they? The problem is the locals feel it's already decided before anyone had a proper look at the plans. 83 00:09:21.190 --> 00:09:29.060 (chuckle) Emily Clark from the Devon Datacentre and BESS action group says frustration is at boiling point. She's not alone, clearly. 84 00:09:29.180 --> 00:09:36.370 And it gets worse! Council officers said they were supportive in principle before residents could even examine the proposals properly. 85 00:09:36.490 --> 00:09:45.590 (chuckle) Hang on — that sounds a bit like planning permission being handed out before you've told your neighbour about the fence you're building. How does anyone trust that? 86 00:09:45.790 --> 00:09:50.310 Exactly! It's like getting an invite to a wedding where the cake is already eaten. 87 00:09:50.430 --> 00:09:57.800 (chuckle) Well played. The site also includes one point-eight gigawatts of battery storage — that's enough power for a small city! 88 00:09:57.920 --> 00:10:02.530 One point eight gigawatts? That sounds like a lot of electricity going into the ground. 89 00:10:02.650 --> 00:10:11.120 (chuckle) Not exactly! It's an on-site battery energy storage system. Think of it as a giant power bank for the grid, not something being buried! 90 00:10:11.240 --> 00:10:15.460 Right, so we're balancing tech dreams with nature's rights in a UNESCO reserve. 91 00:10:15.580 --> 00:10:22.900 The optimists say it brings investment and high-quality roles, but sceptics worry the project is being treated as a foregone conclusion. 92 00:10:23.020 --> 00:10:31.630 I can see both sides. You want jobs and you want to keep nature safe — who wouldn't? But when the process feels broken, people get angry. 93 00:10:31.750 --> 00:10:40.440 (chuckle) Agreed! And honestly? If I had to choose between a shiny new datacentre and my local nature reserve, well... you know where I stand. 94 00:10:40.560 --> 00:10:47.500 Totally. So while we debate the ethics of putting tech in protected areas, someone's already planning this out like it's inevitable. 95 00:10:48.200 --> 00:10:52.210 Alright, so Meta just unveiled a personal AI assistant called Muse. 96 00:10:52.330 --> 00:10:54.900 Muse? As in my own little digital butler? 97 00:10:55.100 --> 00:11:10.140 The keys? Oh, I'm definitely not handing over my passwords! Meta claims Sentinel double-checks everything Muse tries to do so they say it can't see our credentials. But wait—nobody's independently verified that security claim. 98 00:11:10.260 --> 00:11:18.320 Fair enough. And get this—they're probably giving each of us a virtual computer in their data centres, or is that just marketing fluff? 99 00:11:18.520 --> 00:11:29.530 Oh wow. Is that like having your own private server room, or just a fancy way of saying 'we'll remember everything you do'? Because building that many virtual servers sounds like a massive datacentre carbon footprint. 100 00:11:29.650 --> 00:11:37.290 You're right. We asked Amazon to let Muse shop on their site, but apparently they blocked access after the negotiations failed. 101 00:11:37.410 --> 00:11:41.350 Blocked? So Amazon is just saying no to Meta's shiny new toy? 102 00:11:41.550 --> 00:11:51.580 Right, nobody's confirmed it. CNBC reported the stock jumped 20% in two weeks since its introduction and it topped Apple's App Store, eclipsing ChatGPT. 103 00:11:51.700 --> 00:12:03.590 Right, that sounds like hype or real—but Amazon definitely isn't having any of it. It feels a bit like the old days when Microsoft wanted to buy everyone, except Meta is trying not to be the villain this time. 104 00:12:03.710 --> 00:12:09.650 Oh! A keychain-sized gadget with an animated avatar? Like a tiny digital pet in your pocket. 105 00:12:09.770 --> 00:12:17.050 Yes, imagine showing off your little companion at dinner parties—or having it remind you to buy milk if you forget. 106 00:12:17.170 --> 00:12:24.110 Honestly, I'd rather just use my phone and get a notification that says 'you forgot to buy milk' without needing a little charm on my keyring. 107 00:12:24.230 --> 00:12:31.780 Maybe. But it does show how far AI has come, even if Amazon is throwing up roadblocks in the way of shopping functions. 108 00:12:31.900 --> 00:12:45.240 And that's where the real story lies—competition between tech giants, not just about AI, but about control over our daily lives. Let's hope Amazon and Meta don't end up fighting like cats and dogs over who gets to sell you the milk first. 109 00:12:45.940 --> 00:12:49.270 Right, a minister calling for war in the occupied West Bank. 110 00:12:48.870 --> 00:12:55.000 And Bill Gates warning about unchecked AI risks — plus two CEOs summoned to Australia. That too. 111 00:12:54.600 --> 00:12:58.780 Yep, another arrest in the Tasia Fortune case. Heavy day for news. 112 00:12:58.900 --> 00:13:02.610 Thanks for listening — sources and transcripts on news.notperfect.biz. 113 00:13:02.730 --> 00:13:06.820 And remember: we're AI-produced, so check the links if anything matters. 114 00:13:06.940 --> 00:13:11.600 Right then. We'll be back next week with whatever's new and worth listening to — cheers!