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The AmberMac Show

AmberMac Media Inc.
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk
Meta
Canada
Openai
Social Media
Disinformation
Misinformation
Apple
Grok
Climate Change
China
Chatgpt
Tiktok
Gen Z
Cybersecurity
Tesla
Donald Trump
Technology
Online Hate

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: What happens when everyday people fall in love with chatbots and AI companions? Victoria Hetherington, Host of Understood: Artificial Intimacy, joins us to share more. In this week’s headlines, Amber and Jeff chat about how Qu... more

On this week’s episode, Amano Co-Founder Arish Shahab unpacks how his team designed a $20 hearing device to help millions of people who need a more accessible hearing solution (also known as the world’s most affordable hearing aid). We also break dow... more

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On this week's episode, we speak to Emily Howard, a visual artist and entrepreneur based in PEI, who lost her Instagram account and, with it, almost 40,000 followers. We also answer your questions about cybersecurity, including how to avoid AI scams ... more

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On this week’s episode, Prof G Media’s Research Lead, Mia Silverio, is going to help us answer the question: Is AI Making Us Dumb? We’re also going to dive into Meta’s latest professional hobby (making humanoid robots), and we’ll tell you which Canad... more

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Recent Guests

Arish Shahab
Co-founder of Amano, focused on affordable, mechanical hearing devices
Amano
Episode: AI Toys vs. Parenting + A $20 Hearing Aid
Victoria Heatherington
Host of Artificial Intimacy (podcast)
Victoria Heatherington
Episode: AI Toys vs. Parenting + A $20 Hearing Aid
Emily Howard
Visual artist based in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Independent artist
Episode: Instagram Shuttered Her Business + OpenAI Breaks Canadian Law
Tony Anscombe
Chief Security Evangelist, ESET
ESET
Episode: Instagram Shuttered Her Business + OpenAI Breaks Canadian Law
Julia Konefal
Co-founding partner and organizer of Toronto Tech Week; head of platform and operations at Golden Ventures
Golden Ventures / Toronto Tech Week
Episode: Instagram Shuttered Her Business + OpenAI Breaks Canadian Law
Mia Silverio
Research Lead at Prof G Media
Prof G Media
Episode: Is AI Making Us Dumb? + Zuckerberg’s Robot Fantasy
Rachel Doran
Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada
Clean Energy Canada
Episode: The Truth About EV Costs + Smart Glasses Showdown
Lourdes Juan
Founder of Knead Tech
Knead Tech
Episode: The Truth About EV Costs + Smart Glasses Showdown
David Sirota
Award-winning journalist and author; host of Lever Time
The Lever; Lever Time
Episode: Save the Wayback Machine, Apple's "Green" Grade, + Inside American Pie

Hosts

Amber Mac
Host of the show; long-form technology journalist and commentator with a focus on policy, privacy, and practical tech applications.
Jeff MacArthur
Co-host known for strong tech coverage, conversational interviewing style, and bridging Canadian tech news with broader global context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 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
    Canada8 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
    Canada8 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
    Canadaa year 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
    Canadaa year 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
    Canadaa year ago

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Thoughtful tech coverage that connects policy, ethics, and real-world impact.
High-quality guests who bring expertise without jargon.
Canadian-focused, balanced take on AI and privacy.

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#219
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Apple Podcasts
#53
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Talking Points

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Instagram Shuttered Her Business + OpenAI Breaks Canadian Law
Q: What are best practices for safeguarding banking transactions when using mobile apps vs web browsers?
Prefer mobile banking apps over browser access, enable biometrics, use device-level security like Face ID or fingerprint login, rely on in-app verification for high-risk transactions, and avoid public Wi-Fi or ensure a trusted VPN if unavoidable.
Instagram Shuttered Her Business + OpenAI Breaks Canadian Law
Q: From Bluesky, how does one identify AI scams or posts when resources are limited?
Look for posts that promise immediate riches, high urgency, and lack of context; scrutinize the content for out-of-context details and anomalies, and verify by requesting direct contact or moving the conversation to a platform you control, and where possible use video verification to counter deepfakes.
Save the Wayback Machine, Apple's "Green" Grade, + Inside American Pie
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the role of the Internet Archive for journalists today?
It serves as a trusted, verifiable record that journalists rely on to check facts and understand how past events shaped the present, especially when new narratives emerge.
Hope on Artemis II, OpenAI Buys TBPN, & Democracy's 2nd Act
Q: Can you explain what some of the myths of democracy are?
MacLeod explains that myths of democracy include perceptions of apathy, volatility, and ill-informed publics, and emphasizes the need to view democracy as a lived practice that involves problem-solving publics and inclusive participation rather than passive citizenry.
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on AI, Work & Warfare (Part 1)
Q: For people who aren't familiar with the work that Save the Children does, can you give us an overview of how the organization works?
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children, operating in over 100 countries with a focus on humanitarian response, education, health, nutrition, and child protection, adapting their approach to meet communities where they are.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The AmberMac Show

What is The AmberMac Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends technology, business, and digital culture with a Canadian perspective, featuring in-depth conversations with influential guests and timely takes on AI, privacy, regulation, and the societal impacts of tech. Across episodes, listeners get practical insights on how emerging technologies intersect with policy, ethics, and everyday life, along with hands-on stories about products and startups shaping the market. Noteworthy traits include high-profile AI discussions, a penchant for linking tech news to real-world outcomes, and a consistent emphasis on accountability, safety, and governance in tech adoption.

A standout element is the willingness to host a diverse array of guests—from AI pioneers and policy thinkers to authors an... more

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1. Arish Shahab
2. Victoria Heatherington
3. Emily Howard
4. Tony Anscombe
5. Julia Konefal
6. Mia Silverio
7. Rachel Doran
8. Lourdes Juan

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