Should Canada ban AI-generated music from its music charts?
Sep 1, 2026 · 37m
Summary
The Mike Smyth Show examines the escalating Canada-US trade war, with expert Eric Miller arguing that substantive issues, not politics, caused the breakdown. The episode also features EV commentator Sunny Yaps discussing the arrival of affordable Chinese electric vehicles in Canada and addressing security concerns. Finally, music commentator Eric Alper analyzes Australia’s ban on fully AI-generated songs from pop charts and whether Canada should follow suit.
Topics discussed
Public service announcement on pedestrian safety
Episode overview: Trade war, EVs, and AI music
Canada-US trade war escalation and political blame
Expert analysis on trade deal breakdown and future
Introduction to Chinese EVs entering the Canadian market
Interview on Chinese EV quality, price, and security
AI-generated music ban in Australian charts
Discussion on AI in music and industry regulations
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