In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss how trust keeps becoming the real story in tech. They look at Paul Thurrott’s skepticism about Microsoft’s latest promises to improve Windows, Anthropic’s massive global interview project on what people actually want from AI, OpenAI’s plan to nearly double its workforce as it pushes further into enterprise adoption, and the gamer backlash to Nvidia’s DLSS 5.

SHOW NOTES

Trust But Verify: https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/334053/trust-but-verify-2

What 81,000 people want from AI: https://www.anthropic.com/81k-interviews

OpenAI to nearly double workforce to 8,000 by end-2026, FT report: https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-nearly-double-workforce-8000-by-end-2026-ft-reports-2026-03-21/

Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5’s generative AI glow-ups: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03/gamers-react-with-overwhelming-disgust-to-dlss-5s-generative-ai-glow-ups/

The hidden advantage of being over 50 in the age of AI: https://www.inc.com/joel-comm/the-hidden-advantage-of-being-over-50-in-the-age-of-ai/91312602

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: krishans.ca

In this episode, Erik and Kris explore the growing gap between AI adoption and AI literacy, highlighting how institutions, governments, and workplaces are struggling to keep up. They discuss practical frameworks for using AI responsibly, the risks of poorly implemented automation, and the opportunity for skilled professionals to stand out.

They also break down Apple’s March 2026 product lineup, with a deep dive into the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that signals a major shift in Apple’s strategy and could redefine entry-level computing.

SHOW NOTES

MRU Library: Generative AI Applications Guide: https://library.mtroyal.ca/ai/applications

Alberta AI Academy: https://albertaaiacademy.com/

Maclean’s: AI Has Entered the Cubicle: https://macleans.ca/longforms/ai-has-entered-the-cubicle/

New Apple hardware

• Apple: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air-with-m4-and-more-are-now-available/

MacBook Neo reviews

• https://daringfireball.net/2026/03/the_macbook_neo
• https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/10/macbook-neo-review/
• https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-macbook-neo-a18-pro-review
• https://www.macworld.com/article/3081612/macbook-neo-a18-pro-review.html

CONTACT

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

Kris and Erik speak with Sasha Ivanov, creator of Maple Scan, a mobile app that helps Canadians identify products made in Canada while shopping. Sasha explains the motivation behind the project, how the app works, and what it reveals about Canadian manufacturing and supply chains.

Maple Scan: https://maplescan.app/

CONTACT

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca