BTN Episode 30, 2026 - Behind the News

Is AI Conscious? 🧠 Wren asks the experts whether a computer could ever think and feel for itself, and how we’d even know. AI and Copyright ©️ Wren looks at both sides of the big legal fight over who owns the data AI learns from. Real or AI? 👀 James puts kids to the test to see if they can tell what’s real and what’s AI-generated. AI and Education 🏫 Jack finds out how kids and teachers are handling AI in the classroom and whether it should be banned or embraced. BTN Story Page + Teacher Resources https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/btn-episode-30-2026/107311498 __________________________________________ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/behindthenews?sub_confirmation=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthenewstv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcbtn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthenews/ For the past 55 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins. #ABCbtn