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The AmberMac Show

AmberMac Media Inc.
Elon Musk
Misinformation
Apple
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Meta
China
Canada
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Federal Election
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AI In the Legal Industry
Gen Z
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AI In Creativity
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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, Jeff and Amber discuss why Meta is in trouble again for choosing user engagement over safety, how divisive X has become, and some disturbing news about sexual deepfakes. Our guest this week is Catherine McKenna, Canada’s forme... more

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In this week’s episode, Jeff and Amber explain what Pornhub is begging big tech companies to do, what the loss of Meta’s Chief AI Scientist says about the path forward for AI, why Elon Musk’s Grok AI thinks Musk is more fit than LeBron James, how Tik... 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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Recent Guests

Catherine McKenna
Canada's former Minister of Environment and Climate Change
CEO of Climate and Nature Solutions
Episode: AI Toy Dangers & Guest Catherine McKenna on Fighting Online Hate
Don Tapscott
Father of the digital economy and leading authority on technology's impact on business and society
Author of "You to the Power of Two"
Episode: Pornhub Begs Big Tech & Guest Don Tapscott on Identic AI
Helen Hayes
Director of Strategic Development at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy
Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy
Episode: Global AI Cyberattack, Gen(Z)AI, & Disney+ Slop
Kate Koplovich
Senior Policy Analyst at the CD Howe Institute
CD Howe Institute
Episode: Global AI Cyberattack, Gen(Z)AI, & Disney+ Slop
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

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
    Canada10 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
    Canada10 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
    Canada10 months ago

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The engaging conversational style and insightful guest interviews are frequently praised.
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Global AI Cyberattack, Gen(Z)AI, & Disney+ Slop
Q: What can be done and what type of policy recommendations do you see even in these early days?
The focus is on addictive design features, content filters, and digital literacy to empower users.
Global AI Cyberattack, Gen(Z)AI, & Disney+ Slop
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about some of the concerns you may have that led to the formation of this group?
Research shows Canadians have low levels of trust in AI, especially among youth, who are largely impacted but not consulted.
Pornhub Begs Big Tech & Guest Don Tapscott on Identic AI
Q: What do you think about the trust issue with users in technology?
People's trust is complicated due to privacy concerns and a desire for accountability in tech companies, which underscores the importance of transparency in AI.
Pornhub Begs Big Tech & Guest Don Tapscott on Identic AI
Q: Have you seen any countries or communities grasping the idea of Identic AI?
While the concept is new and not widely understood, there's recognition that AI is becoming personal and integral to individual lives.
Pornhub Begs Big Tech & Guest Don Tapscott on Identic AI
Q: What does it actually look like in practice for individuals to have ownership over their digital identities?
Identical AI will empower individuals to control their digital selves, contrasting the current model where tech giants own user data.

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1. Catherine McKenna
2. Don Tapscott
3. Helen Hayes
4. Kate Koplovich
5. Frank McCourt
6. Joan Donovan
7. Minister Lecce
8. Cory Doctorow

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