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There's an alarming new trend happening in schools across Australia, and it involved AI and porn. 

Deep fake porn has escalated in American and now Australian high schools. Young boys, in particular, are using technology to make videos of their female classmates, posting them online and distributing them across the world. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the technology behind deep fakes, and how we can protect ourselves from it when it's used maliciously against us. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

James Purtill - Tech Reporter for the ABC and host of ABC Radio National's podcast Science Friction - Hello AI Overlords 

Katrina Lines - Psychologist and CEO of Act For Kids, a support service for children or families at risk of harm

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

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Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

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Over the weekend a young fan died while at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio. While her cause of death has not been revealed, much has been said about the fact that the heat index that day reached 59.3 degrees celsius. 

Could this be yet another impact of climate change that we didn't fully comprehend, when attending a concert might just be too dangerous for our health? 

In this episode of The Quicky we look at the unexpected ways in which climate change might impact us, and what is being done around the world to try and put a stop to it getting way too hot.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Simon Bradshaw - Director of Research at The Climate Council

John Cook - Research Fellow who specialises in climate communication and misinformation at Melbourne University 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The selfie camera has gotten TOO good. 

But isn't that what we want? Well, yes, to a point, but our front facing cameras, the ones we take all our selfies with, is no longer giving us the soft focus vibe we used to know and love. 

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at whether the selfie camera is changing the way we see ourselves and whether it's really the camera, the phone itself or us that are perceiving the new pictures as worse than the old ones. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Emily Cooper - Assistant Professor of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California Berkeley 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Host: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The public debate around weight loss drugs has never been louder than right now. 

With some praising the new range of injectable drugs initially created to help those suffering with blood sugar level issues, other are warning against their use and recent headlines have suggested they can even be deadly. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we answer all the questions you might have about weight loss drugs, from supply to side effects, to what may happen if you can no longer get a hold of it. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Brad McKay - GP, Author, Podcast Host and Medical Commentator 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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You might be wondering if November is too early to put up your Christmas decorations. According to some experts, the answer is no! 

Whether it's a tree in your living room, a wreath on your door, gingerbread houses in your kitchen, garlands around your fireplace, or tinsel around your tables, science tells us it can actually make you happier. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we find out why some of us love to get into the Christmas spirit as early as possible and what effect it can have on our moods. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Carly Dober - Director, Australian Association of Psychologists

Song "I Still Get Excited For Christmas" By Jessica Braithwaite https://shorturl.at/tJOQ5

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. 

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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