A big week for existential dread

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dropped an "AI bomb" in the middle of UN week, announcing that an Open AI agent hacked into a Medicare portal. So, as debate rages at the UN General Assembly over the need for AI safeguards, do the optics of the situation help Anthony Albanese's case? It's been a big week on the global stage for the PM, as he brushes shoulders with leaders of fellow middle powers and even managed to snap a selfie with US President Donald Trump. But back home, are voters taking notice? Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers whipped out his crystal ball and delivered a forecast on what Australia will look like in 40-years and it's not a rosy picture for younger generations.(Clare and Ryan have some serious existential dread to share) It comes as the Opposition has vowed to "take a chainsaw" to Labor's climate and energy agenda, promising to repeal a swag of climate and energy policies within 30 days if elected. So, is this just a response to One Nation? And speaking of One Nation, Barnaby Joyce suggested partnership talks between the minor party and Coalition were back in frame. Coalition MPs quickly lined up to shoot that idea down, but, could it become a political and mathematical reality for the parties of the right? Fran Kelly and Clare Armstrong are joined by Ryan Heath, Launch Editor of Politico Australia on The Party Room.Read PK's analysis here The economy needs migration and data centres. Voters hate both Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au