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Machines Like Us

The Globe and Mail
Social Media
Disinformation
Canadian Information Ecosystem
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Governance
Attention Economy
Election Integrity
Democracy
Misinformation
Mental Health
Character AI
Media Landscape
Trust In Media
Journalism
Paul Wells Show
Canada
Consumer Protection
AI Ethics
Suicide
Sewell Garcia

Machines Like Us is a technology show about people. We are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in artificial intelligence. Technologies that were once the realm of science fiction will become our reality: robot best friends, bespoke gene editing, brain implants that make us smarter. Every other Tuesday Taylor Owen sits down with the people shaping this rapidly approaching futur... more

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The story of how Geoffrey Hinton became “the godfather of AI” has reached mythic status in the tech world.

While he was at the University of Toronto, Hinton pioneered the neural network research that would become the backbone of modern AI. (One of h... more

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Just two months after ChatGPT was launched in 2022, a survey found that 90 per cent of college students were already using it. I’d be shocked if that number wasn’t closer to 100 per cent by now.

Students aren’t just using artificial intelligence to ... more

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In the chaotic early months of his second term, Donald Trump has attacked the Canadian economy and mused about turning Canada into the “51st state.” Now, after decades of close allyship with the U.S., our relationship with America has suddenly become... more

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We have a really exciting episode coming out on Tuesday: an interview with former RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie about the fight for Canada’s economic sovereignty. 

In the meantime, we wanted to share a conversation between Taylor and political journalist... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Balsillie
Former co-CEO of Research in Motion and critic of Canada's economic policies
Research in Motion
Episode: Jim Balsillie: ‘Canada’s Problem Isn’t Trump. Canada’s Problem Is Canada’
Jay Rosen
Professor of Journalism at NYU, studying and shaping the press for nearly 40 years
New York University
Episode: How Do You Report the News in a Post-Truth World?
Chris Hayes
Host of MSNBC show All In and author
Episode: Big Tech Hijacked Our Attention. Chris Hayes Wants To Win It Back.
Ron Deibert
Cyber expert and founder of the Citizen Lab
University of Toronto
Episode: New Spyware Has Made Your Phone Less Secure Than You Might Think
Frank Lantz
Game designer, director of the NYU Game Center, and author of The Beauty of Games
NYU Game Center
Episode: AI Has Mastered Chess, Poker and Go. So Why Do We Keep Playing?
Ruha Benjamin
Transdisciplinary scholar at Princeton, founder of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab, and MacArthur Fellow
Princeton University
Episode: How Silicon Valley Monopolized Our Imagination
Cory Doctorow
Canadian, British blogger, journalist, and science fiction author
Episode: Bonus ‘Lately’: The Great Decline of Everything Online

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Taylor Owen
Host of Machines Like Us, known for engaging interviews with leading figures in technology and policy. Taylor Owen is recognized for his expertise in understanding the intricate relationship between technology, governance, and society.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Recommended

    Stimulating, interesting and occasionally challenging

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imrandall
    Canada5 months ago
  • excellent!

    well researched; energetically and engagingly hosted. kudos!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sir speaksalot
    Canada6 months ago
  • Informative sans hype

    Good balance of articles and interesting guests to help navigate tech trends and their implications. People centric which is refreshing..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rossf12
    Australia7 months ago
  • Impressive depth

    The interviews are really well constructed. Appreciate the depth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taiters13
    Canada7 months ago
  • One of the best !!

    Taylor Owen does first rate research and has globally significant guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiegoMichael2010
    Canadaa year ago

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The quality of guests is frequently mentioned as a strength, bringing in experts that contribute meaningful insights to the topics covered.
Overall, there is a consensus on the podcast being informative and highly relevant to contemporary issues surrounding technology.
Many find the host's interviewing style to be excellent, allowing guests to effectively share their perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and stimulating content, often highlighting the well-researched and engaging nature of the discussions.

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#168
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#33
Canada/Technology
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#125
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#184
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#27
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#161
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Geoffrey Hinton vs. The End of the World
Q: How do you believe AI could pose a risk to our democracy and public discourse?
Hinton explains that AI-generated content can easily mislead people, creating challenges in discerning genuine information from falsified texts.
Geoffrey Hinton vs. The End of the World
Q: What was the turning point that made you realize the potential downsides of AI?
Hinton became concerned at the beginning of 2023 when he recognized how quickly AI technology was evolving and posing risks.
Jim Balsillie: ‘Canada’s Problem Isn’t Trump. Canada’s Problem Is Canada’
Q: So how do we start to reconceptualize ourselves in this nature of the world?
We need a more sovereign country with domestic firms that have high value added and sovereign control.
Bonus ‘The Paul Wells Show’: Election Week 4 - It's a Jungle Online
Q: What would you propose if you were in charge of governing the digital ecosystem?
Owen suggests that governing the digital ecosystem involves multiple components like better data privacy, competition policy, and online harms policy, and stresses the need for a cohesive and expedited legislative effort.
Bonus ‘The Paul Wells Show’: Election Week 4 - It's a Jungle Online
Q: What's this campaign like for you?
Owen describes the campaign as a significant moment for analyzing the Canadian information environment, highlighting the influx of content and potential malicious actors that must be monitored closely.

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