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with Stephen Jardine

Stephen Jardine asks: should we embrace AI or pump the brakes? Also on the show, ten pound pints, recycling and the gaming granny.

AI
The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has revealed that an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI hacked into one of his government's websites. He said the breach happened in June, but OpenAI only told officials in Australia about it earlier this month. Stephen asks: should we embrace AI or pump the brakes?

HOSPITALITY
How much would you pay for a pint? Five pounds or maybe seven pounds? But how about ten pounds? An open letter has gone to the first minister urging him to back a campaign to cut the rate of hospitality VAT to 10%, the same as France, Spain and Italy. Bar and restaurant owners say that energy bills as well as a national insurance increases are crippling their industry, and a £10 pint could be the future. Stephen asks: does hospitality need a helping hand?

WASTE
Scotland's waste sector is on the verge of a crisis which could see rubbish piling up on the streets, according to experts. They say the combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator have created a 'perfect storm' which could see waste left uncollected. The Scottish government says it's monitoring capacity and identifying contingency arrangements. Stephen asks: are you worried about your bins being taken?

GAMING GRANNY
A Scottish granny, aged 78, has entered the Guiness Book of Records - for gaming. She's the oldest ever Fortnite streamer. Her name's Cath Bowie and she's from Aberdeenshire. Inspired by Cath, Stephen asks for the first video game you played.

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Music Played

  • Aztec Camera

    Somewhere in My Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.
  • UB40

    Kingston Town

    • Now 1990 - The Millennium Series.
    • EMI.
  • Diana Ross

    Upside Down

    • Diana.
    • Motown.
  • Del Amitri

    Always The Last To Know

    • Now 1992 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • James Bay

    Hold Back The River

    • Hold Back The River EP.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
  • Berlin

    Take My Breath Away

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.
  • Van Morrison

    Brown Eyed Girl

    • The Very Best Of Van Morrison.
    • Polydor.
  • Womack & Womack

    Teardrops

    • And They Danced All Night.
    • Debutante.
  • Pretenders

    Brass In Pocket

    • Pretenders.
    • Sire.
  • Soul Asylum

    Runaway Train

    • Drivin' With Johnnie Walker (Various).
    • Eastwest Records.
  • Sade

    Smooth Operator

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.
    • 2.
  • Travis

    Side

    • (CD Single).
    • Independiente.

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  • Thursday09:00

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