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Neighbours is being recut into a microdrama

The Claire Byrne Show

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Fans of Neighbours are well-used to drama on Ramsay Street. But now AI is causing concern for the actors as elements of the show are being recut for a new phone-first version. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details on this.

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