The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: why some of the world’s top tech companies are setting their eyes on the future of education; how robotic super limbs can help astronauts; why Microsoft’s new recall feature might be a wee bit scary; and how putting away your phone during weddings this summer may be the new norm.

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• [09:21] Dwayne Matthews: LinkedIn Articl...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition finalist from Canada; Arca, the future of green mobility with BMW; how an app plans to help you develop better wellness habits; and why Facebook and Instagram are under formal investigation in the EU.

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• [08:40] Paul Needham: arcaclimate.com
• [16:49] App-tastic
• [23:53] Kevin Marcotte: bmw.c...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: how quantum computing is paving the way for clean drinking water; the rise of climate disasters on the big screen; how Google wants Canadians to grow their skills in AI; and thoughts on the future of AI labeling on TikTok.

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• [09:36] Diana Virgovicova: xatoms.com
• [18:36] App-tastic
• [26:53] Big Screen Disasters
• [32:46] Sabrina ...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: schools are behind when it comes to social media and students; an app that has a community and other supports to help you through a time of grieving; how a company that helps ensure goods get to where they need to go no matter what’s happening in the world; and what happened to everyone’s favourite social exercise bike, Peloton. 

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Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: medical devices that help fight insomnia and anxiety; a platform to fight loneliness and meet new people; the legality of MrDeepFakes; and innovative tech for a more sustainable future.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [10:35] Jason McKeown: neurovalens.com
• [18:39] App-tastic
• [25:53] Rich Hacking: Buffet App
• [32:54] Legality of MrDeepFakes
• [42:50] Tech That...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: the most powerful people in AI and technology; the science behind our inherited health; Canada’s new AI plans; and an update from Snap on its Solar System feature.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:14] Sarah Fulford: macleans.ca
• [16:28] App-tastic
• [24:52] Robert Piasentin: mcmillan.ca
• [33:42] James Longman: abcnews.go.com
• [41:49] Snap Updates Its Solar S...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a way to stop plastic pollution in the world's oceans; adding instant reactions to video messaging between friends; how will AI change the world of gadgets & what to expect next; plus we tell kids to think about friendships like planets.

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• [09:09]: Philip Ehrhorn: thegreatbubblebarrier.com
• [16:22 App-tastic
• [23:29] Fahee...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: an app that helps you search and shop by images with your camera; using human measurement technologies to help athletes are injured; how learning is changing in a world with AI; and we discuss if the future of wearable technology is filled with glassholes.

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• [08:29] Ryan Kim: cherry.io
• [14;16] App-tastic:
• [23:03] Anthony Sin...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a new facility coming to Nova Scotia will supercharge Canada's battery researchers; a networking platform for the future of work; new money that's helping Canada’s AI ecosystem; and a deep dive into the aftermath of Don Lemon's Elon Musk interview.

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• [10:33] Ravi Kempaiah: zen.energy
• [18:36] App-tastic
• [26:08] Christopher Fo...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: what to do when panic attacks happen; what do water drones do; why social media is especially toxic for women and girls; and what we can do next for climate change.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:40] Matt Gutman: abcnews.com
• [20:21] App-tastic
• [27:14] Ester Strommen: syrenna.com
• [35:20] Kara Alaimo: karaalaimo.com
• [43:05] Socially Speaking

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Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: options for travellers who want to be eco-aware; creating a technology combining deep learning, cloud-based computing, and autonomous decision making to support a 24/7 self-operating building; how to be more resilient online; and building a physical business on the web.

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• [10:46] Cassandra Sasso: wander.com.au
• [16:48] App-t...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: making data work for businesses and beyond with a data-first approach; how a chatbot is changing the hiring process; how an AI startup is helping Hollywood keep up; and we chat about the business of storytelling.

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• [09:27] Shelby Austin: arteria.ai
• [19:31] App-tastic
• [27:46] Barb Hyman: sapia.ai
• [36:21] Chris Giliberti: itsav...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a new water source that can help alleviate pressures on this scarce commodity; a smart cat flap for your door that can stop your feline friend from bringing you ‘unwanted gifts’; how governments around the world are staying on top of AI guidelines; and how a flower delivery business is reshaping Valentine’s Day.

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Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: putting AI guardrails in place around the world; how technology can be used to grow your business; how AI is being used to improve healthcare for women; and we talk about what a former OpenAI board member says about the delicate future of artificial intelligence.

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• [10:38] Putting in AI guardrails in place around the world
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Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: using human milk to develop medication that can help protect patients with immunodeficiencies; how extreme weather is affecting how we produce and deliver food; shedding light on how online defamation can affect people; and building the entrepreneurial spirit in the age of technology.

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• [08:57] Viraj Mane: lactiga.com
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Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: a headband that can stop teeth grinding; the consequences of AI during record-breaking worldwide elections; a lamp that can keep seniors safe; and what the internet thinks about Apple Vision Pro.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [09:01] Bas Borgdorff: https://www.jawsense.com/
• [16:50] App-tastic
• [25:24] AI & Worldwide Elections
• [34:01] Roeland Pelgrims...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: creating art from other art with a new app; how to lead a happy life with Arthur C. Brooks; and we look at new tech for the new year with Marc Saltzman.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:15] Tristan Tiggeloven: popsandbox.com
• [17:23] Arthur Brooks: arthurbrooks.com
• [35:33] App-tastic
• [43:10] Marc Saltzman: marcsaltzman.com

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Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: new heat pump standards for improved cold-weather performance; Canadian AI regulation needs; Amber’s gift guide for a smarter home; and are we reaching the end of online search.

Links to this week's stories and discussion:

• [08:25] Lorenzo Rossi: terravisenergy.com
• [16:13] App-tastic
• [23:54] Robert Piasentin
• [34:45] Amber’s Smart Home Gift Guide
• [42:04] Socially Speakin...

Amber and Michael discuss the following topics with their guests: reducing food waste by upcycling spent beer grains; developing an alternative to meat with an animal fat-like liquid vegetable oil; innovations in underwater exploration & permanent habitats similar to the international space station; and the climate impact of today’s artificial intelligence tools.

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• [07:24] Aviaja Rie...