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Researchers say the AI videos of fruit and vegetables committing gory acts of violence acts of violence are spreading extremist agendas. According to the Global Network on Extremism and Technology these clips are circumventing the social media platforms moderation policies that prohibit extreme violent material.  

Joining Anton to discuss this is President of the IMO and Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Matthew Sadlier.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to Spain tomorrow to witness a rare total solar eclipse. But with northern Spain already battling devastating wildfires, there are fears the influx of visitors could create an additional fire risk. 

Speaking to Anton was Freelance Journalist in Spain, Simon Hunter. 

The RSA have launched a new campaign urging car drivers to take an extra moment to look out for motorcyclists when emerging from junctions. 

They are warning that motorcyclists continue to be disproportionately represented in serious and fatal road traffic collisions. Speaking to Anton this morning was Michael Noonan, PRO of the Irish Motorcyclists’ Association.

Fórsa union members at Oberstown Children Detention Campus will take part in an eight-hour work stoppage later today. This is due to a continuing dispute over resourcing and safe staffing at the campus. Speaking to Anton this morning was National Secretary Forsa Trade Union,  Hazel Nolan.   

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has said that the Government has still made no decision on assisted dying legislation. This is almost two years after a Committee recommended legislation. People Before Profit Councillor Gino Kenny campaigned for this legislation when he was a member of Dáil Éireann spoke to Anton with more on this.

From self-checkouts and food-ordering apps to putting in our headphones and tuning out the world. It seems everyday conversation is slowly disappearing. One study found that people under 25 are speaking around 451 fewer words a day for each year since 2005. 

To discuss these findings was Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer, TU Dublin.

With the long, dry and hot spell being experienced across Ireland crop marks have been popping up all over the country. But what are they and why are they ‘cropping’ up? 

Anton got all the details from Author and founder of Mythical Ireland, Anthony Murphy.

Warm weather is on the way this week, with temperatures set to reach as high as 29 degrees. Rebecca Cantwell, Meteorologist at Met Eireann gave us an update on the weather.

The heatwave may be on the way back. But in a few weeks, we will be back to the cold and flu season. Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher explained to Anton why he wants to see a review of high-dosage flu vaccines ahead of the next winter season.