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#TheFeed: TikTok Sues Montana & Tech Gives Seniors Independence

May 29, 2023

Is the Canuckle Wordle competitor Canadian enough? Plus, how to boost company morale in the age of remote work. We also talk about tech that gives seniors the independence they want and what the US Surgeon General says about social media and then next generation. Listen to the episode through… Read More

4 Tech Tips & Tools for Seniors

May 18, 2023

The number of seniors in Canada is on the rise and the majority of them want to age in place in their own homes. To help support this shift, here are four tech tips and accessible tools to give today’s seniors the independence they need to communicate, clean, manage… Read More

Earth Day Tech 2023: 4 Tips for a More Sustainable Future

April 13, 2023

For more than three decades we’ve celebrated Earth Day. In 2023, the theme is all about investing in our planet to improve our environment. To help us all support this goal, here are my 4 Earth Day Tech Tips for your home, office, or next trip. Choose Eco-Friendly Tech with… Read More

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"Sunak is pushing allies to formulate an international agreement on how to develop #AI capabilities, which could even lead to the creation of a new global regulator." ... See MoreSee Less

Rishi Sunak races to tighten rules for AI amid fears of existential risk

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Our seniors deserve better. That is the guiding re Our seniors deserve better. That is the guiding reason behind why we put together this Tech for Seniors round-up, which aims to open the door to what's available today on the technology front to help our oldest family members and dear friends age in place. 

There is a lot more we could add to this list (on my blog at AmberMac.com and in my Stories), but it's a good start to help seniors communicate with ease, take care of their homes, manage their health, and stay safe if they're susceptible to falling.

The month of June is Seniors Month. Let's celebrate them with love and support, and everything they need to age in place in their own homes.
In today’s business world, we’re all being ask In today’s business world, we’re all being asked to do more with less. At @salesforceca World Tour Toronto, keynote speaker Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO of Thrive Global, addressed this new reality with a clear and concise message: Focus on employee wellbeing at the service of productivity - and leverage technology and automation to make that possible at scale. 

Following Huffington’s session, leaders from McCain and TD shared their thoughts on the importance of the digital journey and customer centricity. 

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the day! For an on-demand deep dive, check out the link in my bio.
What guardrails should we put in place in today's What guardrails should we put in place in today's age of #AI? 

Here are my thoughts on this topic, along with some takeaways from Monday's fireside chat with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman @elevatetechca, moderated by @shopify CEO @tobi.

More on this topic each week in my free Tuesday newsletter: AmberMac.com/Newsletter
Thinking of everyone in Alberta living through the Thinking of everyone in Alberta living through these wildfires, which are affecting thousands of residents with community evacuations and dangerous air quality levels.

If you want to help, the @redcrosscanada is accepting donations online: 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal. The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta will match every dollar donated until June 3, 2023.

Here's more from the @calgaryherald on this week's air-quality statement:

"Environment and Climate Change Canada and Alberta Health Services issued a special air-quality statement on Tuesday morning warning of the effect wildfire smoke can have on people’s health. The sky in Calgary had a distinct orange hue to it as the smoke grew thicker throughout the morning. The special air quality statement spans most of the province, as smoke from the wildfires spreads." 

#ABfires 🇨🇦
The answer to worldwide talent shortages is border The answer to worldwide talent shortages is borderless hiring. In other words, remote work isn’t the problem, it’s the solution. That was one of the key messages from the WomenTech global conference stage last week. Watch my video report on what Toptal says about the borderless hiring opportunity.

#ToptalPartner
That was a busy 24 hours! Thursday morning #AI key That was a busy 24 hours! Thursday morning #AI keynote in Oshawa, which we livestreamed for the client, and then straight via train to Ottawa for another keynote (#ThePATH) this morning for an audience of 3,500 (in-person and online🔥). Thanks @speakersdotca for these two opportunities - and squeezed in a visit with a friend just before the train home 🚅. Happy weekend!

#Keynote #Speaker #RelentlessAdaptation #Oshawa #Ottawa #Hybrid #Virtual #AI #Automation
Happy 10th Birthday 🎂 SiriusXM CanadaTalks! Gre Happy 10th Birthday 🎂 SiriusXM CanadaTalks! Great seeing everyone at your beautiful new studio space in Toronto 🤩.
Like many parents, I’ve watched as social media Like many parents, I’ve watched as social media continues to negatively impact our kids’ mental health. 

In this short video, the Cost of Beauty, we hear the real story of Mary. The film closes with more young people who have suffered mental health issues – such as anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia - and who are now, thankfully, in recovery.

Seven years ago, I was so concerned about the effects of the digital age on our youth that I wrote a book about this topic to guide moms, dads, educators, and guardians.

In 2023, no one book is enough to help our children. What we need is social media regulation. 

That’s why I recently joined a panel to share more about the Dove Self-Esteem Project, which calls for action to address the youth mental health crisis caused by social media. Their research on Kids’ Online Safety shows the following: 

*8 in 10 youth mental health specialists say social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis

*1 in 2 kids report negative impacts on their mental health after being exposed to harmful content on social media

Dove is inviting Canadians to sign and send a pre-written letter to their local MP via dove.ca/kidsonlinesafety to call for social media regulations to make scrolling a safer experience for today’s youth.

I hope you will consider supporting this initiative so we can all work towards a safer social media experience for our kids.
We spent this gorgeous afternoon on Centre Island. We spent this gorgeous afternoon on Centre Island. There was sunshine, rides, animals, and bikes...which I forgot to photograph because, well, I was biking! #TorontoIslands
♻️Ice River was just named one of Canada’s G ♻️Ice River was just named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. Congratulations! 🎉

Learn how Ontario’s Blue Box recycling program led the company to circular thinking & environmental problem solving, so they can honour their commitment to a greener planet.🌍
Today is my 6-week surge-versay. Six weeks ago tod Today is my 6-week surge-versay. Six weeks ago today I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (kept ovaries) due to fibroids (my life with fibroids led to years of severe anemia, infusions, ER stays, hormone therapy, & there were many times I didn't think I'd make it). 

This post is for other women suffering from fibroids, waiting for the care they need and deserve - & for anyone recovering from fibroid surgery.

1 - I'm happy to report that I feel like me again ❤️. I'm not gasping for breath when I speak. I'm not dizzy every time I stand up. I'm not struggling to walk up a flight of stairs. I'm not worried about leaving my house and losing too much blood along the way. Today I walked to & from work 🥰. I feel sharp, motivated, and ready for anything (no longer living and working in a haze). 

2 - If you have fibroids that are wreaking havoc on your life, please know you deserve quality & timely care. I saw a few gynaecologists before I found a team that took me seriously. It was a constant battle. Arm yourselves with as much info as you can. I kept a diary of my health, which I brought to every appointment to demonstrate the ongoing and constant suffering so I could get surgery as soon as possible (it was a long wait, but my doctors @sinaihealthtoronto were amazing).

3 - My recovery has been really good, but that's only because I have lots of support, a flexible schedule, and my work isn't overly physical. If you're recovering, take the time you need and don't compare yourself to anyone else. 

4 - Find & follow resources online.My go-to accounts were the amazing @dr_lipman and @wecanwearwhite. You are not alone. My first choice was UFE, and while that wasn't a fit for me here in TO, Dr. Lipman taught me a lot about advocating for minimally invasive options.

5 - Fibroid care is hugely underfunded. This is yet another example of women's healthcare in decline. As always, follow the 💰. "In 2019, fibroids received just $17 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health...even though direct/indirect medical costs related to fibroids amount to an estimated $35 billion each year in the US."

I feel like me again. You deserve to feel like you.❤️
How can leaders in Sustainability work together? ♻️

I sat down with Crystal Howe, Director of Sustainability at Ice River Sustainable Solutions, to learn more about why sharing lessons in sustainability is the key to a circular (and greener!) future. 🌍

#Partner #IceRiverSustainableSolutions
Public speaking is good "exercise," apparently! I Public speaking is good "exercise," apparently!

I love that my @whoop band now has "Stage Performance" as a category for activity detected. Here are my stats during yesterday's in-person keynote speech. 

I walk a lot on stage when I speak, so it is interesting to see my HR zone. I'm now on a mission to level out these stats a bit and slow down my breathing on stage. 

In fact, over the years, the number one thing that has helped me on stage or during live events online is to enjoy long pauses as a mini break for myself to breathe.
Happy #EarthDay2023 🌎. This year, the theme is Happy #EarthDay2023 🌎. This year, the theme is all about investing in our planet to improve our environment.
Check out my blog for 4 Earth Day Tech Tips (AmberMac.com) for your home, office, or next trip or visit my IG Stories - Earth Day Tech.
What is the Circular Economy? ♻️ I sat down w What is the Circular Economy? ♻️ 
I sat down with Crystal Howe (Gott), Director of Sustainability at Ice River Sustainable Solutions, to learn more about how this family-owned business is the first beverage company in North America to build and operate their own recycling facility in a closed loop. #Partner

#Sustainability #EarthDay #CircularEconomy #EarthDay #GreenBusiness #IceRiverSustainableSolutions
I asked ChatGPT to explain how Heat Pumps work in I asked ChatGPT to explain how Heat Pumps work in the simplest way possible. 

Installing heat pumps is a win-win - for the planet 🌍 and for your pocketbook 💰. Plus, there are rebates available federally and provincially in Canada 🇨🇦.

Unfortunately, even the name heat pump is confusing since these units do cool as well as heat. And yes, they work in cold climates despite what you might hear (for those few cold alert days, you might need a secondary source of heat - but like all tech, it's only a matter of time until these units can accommodate even the coldest of temperatures). We've installed heat pumps in two homes, so drop any questions below. 

Until then, here's the heat pump definition ChatGPT generated and it's a clear winner 👇.

"A heat pump is a type of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system that is designed to transfer heat from one location to another. It works by using a refrigerant to absorb heat from the air, ground, or water source outside the building, and then transferring that heat into the indoor space to warm it up.

In the winter, a heat pump can extract heat from the outdoor air or ground (depending on the type of heat pump), even when the temperature is below freezing, and use it to warm up the indoor space. In the summer, the heat pump can also be used to cool down the indoor space by transferring heat from inside to the outdoor environment.

Heat pumps are considered to be a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling option than traditional HVAC systems that rely on fossil fuels. They can also provide both heating and cooling in one system, which can be a more cost-effective solution for some homeowners."

For more #EarthDayTech this, stay tuned to my channels all week.
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There is no pause button in the #AI race. However, There is no pause button in the #AI race. However, we do need guardrails in place to keep people safe.

In this video (adapted from my newsletter this week), I share my thoughts on the Future of Life's "Open Letter to Pause Giant #AI Experiments."
"If you don’t embrace remote work at this moment "If you don’t embrace remote work at this moment, your competitors will outpace you. When you finally do decide to change your hiring practices, it’s going to be too late.” 

That's @toptal CEO Taso Du Val at the recent Flexible Workforce Summit on the @novonordisk campus in Copenhagen where he drove home the value of flexible work in his keynote on Borderless Hiring.

Du Val reminded leaders that true corporate meritocracy can only exist when the best person for the job is hired for every role. Borderless hiring makes this possible.

With this type of fair and flexible leadership, not only can businesses save millions of dollars, but talent can also live in places they can afford, find more time to prioritize their health, and reduce time commuting, which benefits their family lives - and everyone on the planet.

#FutureOfWork #FlexibleWorking #ToptalPartner #RemoteWork
Who are the real victims of #deepfakes? Approximat Who are the real victims of #deepfakes? Approximately 90% of #deepfake videos are non-consensual porn featuring women. 

More in my video below on why this worrying trend has devastating consequences.

( 📤 From this week's AmberMac Newsletter)
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