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CBC 646 - Some AI agents cheat. But others act as whistleblowers. Could we use that to mitigate the threats posed by AI?

Get caught up on the week without ruining your weekend. Host Brent Bambury delivers an energetic mix of must-hear stories carefully chosen to keep you in the loop and keep you guessing. Ready when you are on Saturday mornings. And heads up — there will be a quiz.

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Published 18 Sep 2026

Duration 54:09

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Some AI agents cheat. But others act as whistleblowers. Could we use that to mitigate the threats posed by AI?

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18 Sep 2026

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AI is scoring well on the toughest tests humans can design. What happens when it catches up to us?

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11 Sep 2026

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How to break up with big U.S. tech companies

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04 Sep 2026

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Conservative writer Charlie Sykes says Canada is right to take a stand against Trump’s tariffs

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28 Aug 2026

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What could a future without an auto industry look like for Canada?

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21 Aug 2026

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How global pension funds are re-thinking risk in the age of climate change

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14 Aug 2026

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Following deadly strike, Ukraine warns of accelerated Russian missile production ahead of winter

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07 Aug 2026

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A record-breaking wildfire season is straining Europe's aerial firefighting capacity

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31 Jul 2026

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Everyone wants to see The Odyssey on IMAX. Why is it so hard to make more IMAX theatres?

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24 Jul 2026

637-

As they head to the finals, Spain's World Cup squad is a great team with an even better story

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17 Jul 2026

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How did picking which World Cup team to cheer for get so complicated?

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10 Jul 2026

635-

Why it's important to remember the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia

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03 Jul 2026

634-

After six Prime Ministers in 10 years, can anyone govern the U.K.?

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26 Jun 2026

633-

Meet the Canadian who helped develop the perfect turf for each World Cup stadium

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19 Jun 2026

632-

SpaceX just completed the biggest IPO in history. (Yes, in this economy)

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12 Jun 2026

631-

Canada's World Cup opener is a test of dual loyalty for Bosnian-Canadians

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05 Jun 2026

630-

Could we bring down the price of gas in Canada?

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29 May 2026

628-

Kevin O’Leary's Utah data centre will be twice the size of Manhattan. Residents have questions

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22 May 2026

627-

Expos and Habs fans love Youppi! And his designer loves Montreal back

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15 May 2026

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Why calls to deport get the biggest cheers at Alberta independence rallies

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08 May 2026

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20 years after its last Child Alert in Darfur, UNICEF is sounding the alarm again

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01 May 2026

624-

How the Strait of Hormuz shapes everything from the cost of groceries to the availability of airplane tickets

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24 Apr 2026

623-

How ‘surveillance pricing’ uses our personal data to charge us more

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17 Apr 2026

622-

For All Mankind's alternate space race reality and our collective fascination with the moon

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10 Apr 2026

621-

Why pre-internet conspiracy theories about the moon landing are so hard to shake

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03 Apr 2026

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If AI music isn’t human, can it still count as Canadian content?

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27 Mar 2026

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KPop Demon Hunters creator Maggie Kang celebrates her recent Oscars win

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20 Mar 2026

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How strikes on Tehran's oil facilities sparked an environmental disaster that could last for years

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13 Mar 2026

617-

As Iran exploits cheap drones, the U.S. turns to Ukraine for help

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06 Mar 2026

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How the Jalisco New Generation Cartel became the biggest criminal organization in Mexican history

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27 Feb 2026

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Will former prince Andrew’s arrest lead to consequences for Epstein’s enablers?

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20 Feb 2026

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After years of promises, there are signs of progress for self-driving cars in Canada

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13 Feb 2026

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Moltbook, a new social network for AI agents causes bot existentialism and human panic

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06 Feb 2026

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Remembering the warmth, charm and immense talent of Catherine O’Hara

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30 Jan 2026

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No world order: How to adapt to a chaotic American superpower

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23 Jan 2026

610-

How the Iranian government imposed a near-total communications blackout

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16 Jan 2026

609-

Did the US operation to oust Maduro turn on help from inside Venezuela?

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09 Jan 2026

608-

How Silicon Valley soured on democracy and embraced authoritarianism

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02 Jan 2026

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Gah-Ning Tang reflects on a lifelong friendship with Robert Munsch and his book that bears her name

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26 Dec 2025

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This Vancouver chef turns food waste into fresh meals for people in need

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19 Dec 2025

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Will new legislation finally deal with sexual deepfakes?

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12 Dec 2025

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Where does the conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela go from here?

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05 Dec 2025

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Fans are being priced out of the first Men's World Cup in Canada

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28 Nov 2025

602-

Jeffrey Epstein's ties to spies, arms and money laundering

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21 Nov 2025

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Why are Canadian weapons fueling Sudan's civil war?

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14 Nov 2025

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