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The AmberMac Show

AmberMac Media Inc.
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Meta
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Canada
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Business
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The AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives. Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world easier to understand. Together with co-host Jeff MacArthur, and featuring influential guests making thei... more

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On this week’s episode on The AmberMac Show: We cover the first documented case of a global AI cyberattack, Disney’s unexpected embracing of AI slop, another AI band topping the charts, and OpenAI’s financial fumbling. We’ve also got Helen Hayes, Dir... more

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On this week's episode on The AmberMac Show: We dig into how Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms are raking in billions by scamming online users through deceptive ads and, speaking of scams, Elon Musk is taking his Tesla board for a ride fo... more

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On this week’s show, which tech companies are shedding thousands of jobs in the age of AI, why Character.ai is finally banning teens from its chatbot, what are the politics around one of the most popular video doorbells, and why Canadians are steppin... more

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This week on The AmberMac Show, author Cory Doctorow joins us to talk about his new book, why everything is worse, and what we can do about it. We talk with Taylor Owen, founding director of The Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy (and host of M... more

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Recent Guests

Frank McCourt
Executive Chairman of McCourt Global and founder of Project Liberty.
Project Liberty
Episode: Meta’s $16B Ad Scam & Guest Frank McCourt’s TikTok Bid
Joan Donovan
Assistant professor of journalism and emerging media studies, co-author of 'Meme Wars'
Boston University
Episode: Broken by Misinformation, Resisting the Robots, & Building a Better Facebook
Minister Lecce
Ontario's Minister of Energy and Mines
Government of Ontario
Episode: Broken by Misinformation, Resisting the Robots, & Building a Better Facebook
Cory Doctorow
Science fiction author, activist, and journalist
Author of Enshittification
Episode: Why the Internet Sucks with Cory Doctorow & A.I. Mistakes Chips for Guns
Lance Ulanoff
Tech journalist and editor at large for TechRadar, with over three decades of experience in media technology.
TechRadar
Episode: ChatGPT Gets Erotic & Musk Battles Bots
Dave Sanderson
Globally recognized leadership speaker, author, and a survivor of The Miracle on the Hudson
Moments Matter magazine
Episode: Surviving a Plane Crash & the AI Bubble
Katie Paul
Director of the Tech Transparency Project
Tech Transparency Project
Episode: How Meta Hurts Kids & Takes Shady Ad Money Along the Way
Evan Solomon
Canada's Minister of AI discussing AI policy and strategies
Government of Canada
Episode: Canada’s AI Minister on Trust, Musk Sues OpenAI, & Spotify AI
Aidan Gomez
Co-founder and CEO of Cohere, discussing AI's potential in public services
Cohere
Episode: Canada’s AI Minister on Trust, Musk Sues OpenAI, & Spotify AI

Hosts

Amber Mac
Host with over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada, making complex high-tech topics accessible to a wider audience.
Jeff MacArthur
Co-host with a focus on engaging discussions on technology and its implications for everyday life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • The best tech podcast from Canada

    From their early days I’ve been listening to the tech coverage by AmberMac, and over time it has only gotten better and more insightful into the ongoing legal and social issues in the technology ecosystem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rastin Mehr
    Canada2 months ago
  • Bike lane, Canada’ health care crisis

    I’m happy to hear that Canada’s city is becoming better!I also hope that hospital care would become more independent from all other outside factors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T.LEO
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great show

    We subscribe to Amber’s newsletter letter and were pleased to learn of Amber and Jeff’s podcast. We really enjoyed listening and look forward to more of their timely content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmeraldRufus
    Canada9 months ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    I have been a subscriber of Amber’s regular newsletter and was excited to listen to the first episode of this podcast. Just like the newsletter Amber and co-host Jeff provide a nuanced exploration of technology, issues, and people impacting our world. It is also great to see more brilliant podcasts with Canadian focus and content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandra Moore11
    Canada9 months ago
  • Consistently spot on

    Time and time again, Amber’s approach to tech journalism has always resonates. She balances excitement for new technologies with a strong sense of responsibility for their usage. As a fellow Canadian who’s passionate about both technology and journalism, I appreciate said balance, and I always look forward to seeing what Amber covers next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny Nolet
    Canada9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the detailed exploration of technology and its implications for society.
Many find the content relevant and timely, reflecting current trends in technology and business.
The engaging conversational style and insightful guest interviews are frequently praised.
Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the hosts' expertise and balanced discussions.

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#76
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Apple Podcasts
#169
Mexico/Technology

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Meta’s $16B Ad Scam & Guest Frank McCourt’s TikTok Bid
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the past 10 years and maybe that shift that you mentioned as far as the goal, again, of the organization?
The a-ha moment for me really was when I brought together some brilliant technologists to say, how would you address this problem if you were given white space?
Why the Internet Sucks with Cory Doctorow & A.I. Mistakes Chips for Guns
Q: What would you say about what's happening right now in terms of artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty?
The move to replace 10,000 civil servants with AI chatbots is a catastrophic blunder.
Why the Internet Sucks with Cory Doctorow & A.I. Mistakes Chips for Guns
Q: How would you describe it?
We've had a quarter century of tinkering in the margins with tech policy.
Broken by Misinformation, Resisting the Robots, & Building a Better Facebook
Q: What do you say to journalists out there who are trying to fight the good fight and dispel some of that disinformation and misinformation that is out there?
Journalists need to spread the habits of the heart of journalism to wider groups and educate people on the power of not just social media but networked communication.
Surviving a Plane Crash & the AI Bubble
Q: What was your role during that time?
I managed the right door of the plane, helping others escape while waist-deep in water.

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1. Frank McCourt
2. Joan Donovan
3. Minister Lecce
4. Cory Doctorow
5. Lance Ulanoff
6. Dave Sanderson
7. Katie Paul
8. Evan Solomon

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