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91: Is Neo the One?

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 Website:examining.ca Twitter: @ExaminingPod Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host  Website: erikchristiansen.net Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca Website: krishans.ca

Episode 91 of the Examining podcast, hosted by Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans, titled "91: Is Neo the One?" was published on March 18, 2026 and runs 54 minutes.

March 18, 2026 ·54m · Examining

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Summary

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 Website:examining.ca Twitter: @ExaminingPod Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host  Website: erikchristiansen.net Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca Website: krishans.ca

Episode Description

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

MacBook Neo reviews

CONTACT

Website:examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host 

Website: erikchristiansen.net

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

Website: krishans.ca

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