# Census conspiracy theories, AFL's secret concussion contract + creepy AI agents - triple j

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Publication: triple j
Published: 2026-08-09T14:00:00+00:00
Content role: appearance

## Summary

The Geelong Cats are copping heat over a secret contract for a player with a history of concussion. Was it a fair move by the club, or were they dodging accountability? Plus, an AI assistant has hacked a gym website in what's being described as Australia's first known autonomous cyber attack. So, are the robots finally taking over? And, tomorrow is Census night - here's what you need to know. Listen now: 01:13 - Rogue AI assistant 07:26 - Secret concussion contract 20:17 - What's the Census? Guests: Brendan Swan, CEO of Concussions Australia Cam Wilson, ABC AI reporter Liz Allen, Australian National University demographer Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

## Public text

The Geelong Cats are copping heat over a secret contract for a player with a history of concussion. Was it a fair move by the club, or were they dodging accountability? Plus, an AI assistant has hacked a gym website in what's being described as Australia's first known autonomous cyber attack. So, are the robots finally taking over? And, tomorrow is Census night - here's what you need to know. Listen now: 01:13 - Rogue AI assistant 07:26 - Secret concussion contract 20:17 - What's the Census? Guests: Brendan Swan, CEO of Concussions Australia Cam Wilson, ABC AI reporter Liz Allen, Australian National University demographer Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm