# Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 September 2026

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Podcast: [Midday Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/midday-report-5671629)
Published: 2026-09-15T00:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today's episode the world is on edge over the risk posed by AI... I spoke to Senior Lecturer in artificial intelligence - Dr Andrew Lensen. AI expert Mark Lawrence has written a costed AI policy and today he's sent it to political parties to adopt. RNZ In Depth reporter Farah Hancock told Guyon Espiner about the high rollers in the political donations game.

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