There's no denying it: the AI revolution is well and truly here. But how does one of the sector's original founders see it evolving? And what does it mean for jobs, for business and for human creativity?

Sean Aylmer is joined in studio by Ivan Zhao, founder of AI company Notion, and Victor Dominello, CEO of the Future Government Institute. Together they look at how the sector is changing, and the role of government in making sure Australia can make the most of what Zhao calls 'the third industrial revolution.'

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

1. Markets

2. Albanese lands in Washington

3. Iron ore alliance talk

4. US buyer for Rex Airlines

5. Cargo jet crashes in Hong Kong

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Monday 20 October 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to meet US President Donald Trump with China, critical minerals and AUKUS at the top of the agenda. 

• The federal government moves to crack down on illegal tobacco sales. 
• Australia becomes the third richest nation per capita, thanks to the housing market. 
• OpenAI to allow adults to generate erotic content.
• Large crowds across the US protest against Donald Trump.

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This week we hear more from the RBA as well as key data out of China. But what should we be making of last week's surprise jump in unemployment - and what does it mean for interest rates?

Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.

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Picture this: you've got a colleague who's talking about you behind your back. Maybe they've stolen a client from you, or going out of their way to make your job difficult. Do you confront them? Complain to the boss? Report them to HR? Quit?

Michael Thompson talks to Fear & Greed's Adam Lang - who is also a CEO and executive coach - about the best way to resolve workplace conflict.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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An unemployment surprise, the surging price of gold, a super tax backflip, and CEOs in the spotlight. 

Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with business journalist and founder of Working@It Natalie MacDonald picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

1. ASX drops

2. Rate cut hopes grow

3. Wayne Swan to step down as Labor president

4. Trump cools on Tomahawk push

5. Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dies

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Friday 17 October 2025

Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5 per cent, increasing the chance of a rate cut next month. 

• Macquarie Group’s $60 billion data centre sale. 
• Good news for chocolate lovers – cocoa prices are tumbling. 
• Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s stern warning for the federal government.
• Plans to crack down on crypto-currency ATMs.

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This week, Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX index, topped 20 for the first time since April. So what does that mean? What is the VIX index, how it measures volatility, why does that represent fear, and what can investors learn from it?

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

1. ASX jumps on jobless news 

2. Mayne Pharma surges

3. Origin casts doubt on wind

4. BHP addresses China rift

5. Trump authorises CIA ops in Venezuela

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