Pope Leo Warns UN Risks 'Charade' Over AI

Pope Leo warned that the United Nations risks becoming a 'charade' as he raised alarm over artificial intelligence. The comments came amid broader scrutiny of AI in Australia, where an ethical hacker questioned whether OpenAI would face charges over a Medicare hack. Separately, an AI data centre company began development work without a permit. Other headlines covered a cash comeback as shops navigate the looming death of card surcharges, and urgent dredging to save a disappearing Queensland beach.