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The AmberMac Show

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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 show, award-winning journalist and Oscar-nominated screenwriter David Sirota joins us to discuss what’s at stake if we start to lose the Wayback Machine and the history of the internet online. In tech headlines, Amber and Jeff share mo... more

On this week’s show, Amber and Jeff break down why Anthropic’s latest AI model is not being released to the public, what META wants to do with your health data, the disgusting evolution of deepfake porn, and the mysterious history of the (possibly Ca... more

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In this week’s episode, Amber and Jeff discuss why OpenAI just acquired the world's most popular tech podcast, what happened when 100 robotaxis stopped in the middle of the street in China, and - if you're following along with the Artemis II mission ... more

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This week on The AmberMac Show, part two of our conversation with the Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, who shares his thoughts on humans confiding in chatbots and his views on Russia’s President Putin. In TheOtherMac, Jeff breaks down what you need ... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Fox
CEO at TechAlliance
TechAlliance
Episode: The Most Dangerous AI Model Ever + Bitcoin’s Canadian Mystery
Peter MacLeod
Author and co-author of Democracy's Second Act, founder of Mass Lbp
Mass Lbp
Episode: Hope on Artemis II, OpenAI Buys TBPN, & Democracy's 2nd Act
Rod Prazeres
Astrophotographer whose photos are in Project Hail Mary
Independent photographer
Episode: Hope on Artemis II, OpenAI Buys TBPN, & Democracy's 2nd Act
Geoffrey Hinton
Professor of AI, godfather of AI, guest this episode
University of Toronto / Vector Institute
Episode: Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on Chatbots, AGI & Putin (Part 2)
Nikki Waits
Interim Vice President of Operations and International Programs
Save the Children
Episode: Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on AI, Work & Warfare (Part 1)
David Pogue
Best-selling author, TV correspondent, author of Apple, The First 50 Years
Author, Apple historian
Episode: David Pogue on Apple at 50 + Trump’s TikTok Payday
Cam Gordon
Toronto-based writer, music researcher, communications professional and cultural commentator; author of Track Changes
Author, Track Changes
Episode: Meta’s “Pervert” Smart Glasses + OpenAI’s Canadian Safety Promise
David Usher
Musician, speaker, entrepreneur; CEO of Reimagine AI
Reimagine AI
Episode: Anthropic vs Department of War + David Usher on AI Risks
Bob Millar
Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of kiloBryte, creators of the Page Frame
kiloBryte
Episode: AI to “Save the Children” + Moving Beyond Silicon Valley

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 35 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
    Canada7 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
    Canada7 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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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.
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on Chatbots, AGI & Putin (Part 2)
Q: How should societies regulate AI without stifling innovation?
Regulation should be thoughtful and incremental, focusing on safeguards, transparency, and the design of platforms to reduce harms, rather than heavy-handed bans; governments need to adapt to manage these technologies responsibly.
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on Chatbots, AGI & Putin (Part 2)
Q: What is your view on how AI agents will affect employment and economic systems?
AI agents will replace some routine cognitive tasks, necessitating new economic safeguards like taxation on AI-driven productivity and potentially universal basic income to prevent mass upheaval.
Anthropic vs Department of War + David Usher on AI Risks
Q: I wanted to kick things off with a prediction that you made in BetaKit for artificial intelligence in 2026, where you said we'd see human pushback as AI overruns the Internet and OpenAI addicts us with porn GPT, driving the rise of human-only spaces. What did you mean by that, and how do you see the balance between AI expansion and human-centered spaces evolving?
The rise of agents and agentic AI will accelerate integration into work and life, but there is a growing demand for spaces and practices that prioritize genuine human-to-human connection. People will seek environments where human interactions remain essential, and new business models will emerge to support that balance.

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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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3. Rod Prazeres
4. Geoffrey Hinton
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6. David Pogue
7. Cam Gordon
8. David Usher

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