What’s the point of allowing AI to ruin superannuation? | What's the Point? with Richard Denniss

On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains why the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is banking on mass unemployment, the impact of AI on superannuation, and what happens if the AI bubble bursts.

Thu 5 Nov 2026 17.00 AEDT

Economy Artificial Intelligence

This episode was recorded on Friday 30 October.

Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // @glennconnley

OPINION

AI has been a flimsy excuse for government laziness, underfunding and secrecy

By Bill Browne

A lot of attention has been paid to the mischief done by “agentic” large language models (LLMs) on their own initiative. But the more immediate and commonplace danger is that AI will multiply and indulge existing human weaknesses. AI does not have to be super intelligent to provide an excuse for secretive and poor-quality government decision-making.

Democracy & Accountability Artificial Intelligence

OPINION

From pilot to powerhouse: expanding WA’s sustainable bond market

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Now a staple of global finance, GSS bonds offer a powerful mechanism to fund pressing environmental and social initiatives that lie outside traditional government budgets.

Environment & Biodiversity Economy

OFF THE CHARTS

If the RBA forecasts continue, real wages won’t recover to 2021 levels until 2044

By Greg Jericho

Last week, when the Reserve Bank announced it had raised the cash rate to 4.85%, it also released its latest forecasts for the economy in its Statement on Monetary Policy. For those hoping for a recovery in lost living standards, the news was very grim.

Economy

OPINION

Six ways to save the Commonwealth billions, fairly and efficiently

By Matt Grudnoff & Greg Jericho

If the government wants to pursue significant spending cuts, this piece proposes six options that help achieve short term equity and long run efficiency goals. Together, they could save between $14 billion and $62 billion.

Economy

OPINION

AI has been a flimsy excuse for government laziness, underfunding and secrecy

By Bill Browne

Democracy & Accountability Artificial Intelligence

OPINION

From pilot to powerhouse: expanding WA’s sustainable bond market

By Brad Hiller & Brad Pettit

Now a staple of global finance, GSS bonds offer a powerful mechanism to fund pressing environmental and social initiatives that lie outside traditional government budgets.

Environment & Biodiversity Economy

OFF THE CHARTS

If the RBA forecasts continue, real wages won’t recover to 2021 levels until 2044

By Greg Jericho

Economy

OPINION

Six ways to save the Commonwealth billions, fairly and efficiently

By Matt Grudnoff & Greg Jericho

Economy