The AmberMac Show

AmberMac Media Inc.

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 their own headlines, Amber’s team helps listeners nationwide and beyond stay informed and ahead of the curve.

  1. Canada’s AI Minister on Trust, Musk Sues OpenAI, & Spotify AI

    3일 전

    Canada’s AI Minister on Trust, Musk Sues OpenAI, & Spotify AI

    On this week’s episode, we have a conversation with the Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, about why this new government is all in on artificial intelligence. Speaking of AI, we share how this technology is working to keep Indigenous languages alive. Moving south of the border, we unpack why Elon Musk is accusing OpenAI of stealing secrets plus the latest on the DOGE fallout, including data privacy concerns and begging fired workers to come back. On TheOtherMac, Jeff talks about why AI labelling needs to be widely adopted (and why that may not be what Spotify’s new AI rules accomplish). Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guest online at… Evan Solomon – Canada’s Minister of AI & Digital Innovation: LinkedIn Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  2. Tesla’s Dumb Doors, Bike Lane Politics, & Canada’s Healthcare Crisis

    9월 24일

    Tesla’s Dumb Doors, Bike Lane Politics, & Canada’s Healthcare Crisis

    On this week’s episode, Tesla’s door handles are dumb and dangerous. Amber and Jeff share more on what the car company plans to do about it in the wake of recent investigations. Speaking of dumb and dangerous, OpenAI is trying to make ChatGPT safer for teens, but age-specific accounts are not enough. In TheOtherMac, Jeff unpacks why Ticketmaster is getting sued and what it means for music fans. Our guests this week are Brent Toderian, who shares the truth about the politics of bike lanes, and Rosalie Wyonch, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe Institute, who has some ideas about what we can do in the face of Canada’s healthcare crisis. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guest on social… Brent Toderian – City Planner, TODERIAN UrbanWORKS: LinkedIn | X/TwitterRosalie Wyonch – Associate Director of Research at C.D. Howe Institute: LinkedIn Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  3. Charlie Kirk’s Murder, China’s Influence & Canada’s AI Potential

    9월 17일

    Charlie Kirk’s Murder, China’s Influence & Canada’s AI Potential

    On this week’s episode, Amber and Jeff discuss the rise in hate that’s turning into real-world violence, and what happened online in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Plus, what you should know about Apple’s latest devices, including a very cool feature that makes travel more accessible. In TheOtherMac, Jeff talks about the growing power and influence of China, and why it should be a cause for concern. This week’s guest is Douglas Soltys, the Editor-in-Chief of Betakit, who joins Amber to talk about Canada’s AI plans and some startups making a difference in tech. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guest on social… Douglas Soltys – Editor-in-Chief of Betakit: LinkedIn | X/Twitter Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  4. Trump’s Tech Dinner, Alberta’s Book Ban & Musk’s $1T Payday

    9월 10일

    Trump’s Tech Dinner, Alberta’s Book Ban & Musk’s $1T Payday

    In this week’s episode, we discuss the chaos happening in Washington alongside America’s biggest tech leaders. Plus, there’s always a lot of talk about a minimum wage, but in the face of Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, maybe it’s time we have a maximum wage. Rob Breakenridge, a columnist at the Calgary Herald, joins us this week to talk about the politics behind Alberta’s school book ban (and what literary icon Margaret Atwood thinks of it all). Speaking of the next generation, in the face of high youth unemployment, we share which industry is hiring young workers and needs their help. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guest on social… Rob Breakenridge – Host/Columnist for The Line Alberta & Columnist for Calgary Herald: LinkedIn | X/Twitter Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  5. ChatGPT’s Deadly Dangers & Fast Food AI Fails

    9월 3일

    ChatGPT’s Deadly Dangers & Fast Food AI Fails

    On this week’s episode, we discuss why hundreds of Canadians got their Facebook and Instagram accounts disabled without warning, and what Meta is doing to help (spoiler alert: not much). Plus, why a fast food chain in the United States is saying no to AI after a man ordered 18,000 cups of water, and how many public service jobs in Canada might be replaced by artificial intelligence. In this week’s TheOtherMac, Jeff breaks down why OpenAI is being sued after the tragic suicide of a 16-year-old boy. This week’s guest is Rachel Tobac, an ethical hacker and the CEO of SocialProof Security who explains what we need to know about the safety and security of chatbots. Amber also shares a sneak peek of her newest podcast project, which focuses on critical minerals and mining. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guests online at… Rachel Tobac – Friendly Hacker & CEO of SocialProof Security: LinkedIn Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  6. Canada’s Sovereign AI, AI’s Climate Disaster, & White House TikTok

    8월 27일

    Canada’s Sovereign AI, AI’s Climate Disaster, & White House TikTok

    On this week’s episode, Don Lenihan & Amber discuss the challenge of sovereign AI and why it’s a priority for Canada in the age of Trump. Speaking of the US President, the White House is now on TikTok and Jeff has some news about tariffs. Plus, how Hertz is using AI to charge exorbitant amounts for minor damages, Jeff unpacks AI’s impact on the environment, and Amber shares her list of the best tech for a smooth back-to-school. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guest on social… Don Lenihan – President & CEO of Middle Ground Policy Research: LinkedIn Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  7. Grok’s NSFW Taylor Swift Deepfakes & Meta’s “Romantic” Chats with Kids

    8월 20일

    Grok’s NSFW Taylor Swift Deepfakes & Meta’s “Romantic” Chats with Kids

    In this week’s episode, Amber and Jeff talk about the technology that’s leading to the biggest wealth creation in modern history, why Meta is in trouble again for its chatbots and their conversations with kids, how Grok’s spicy video setting is making inappropriate deepfakes of Taylor Swift, and more. In TheOtherMac, Jeff unpacks the evolution of self-checkouts and why they’re making shopping worse. Plus, the Co-founder and Clinical Director of NiaHealth on what we can do to use data from wearables to improve the lives of Canadians, and Marc Saltzman shares his back-to-school tech picks. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guests online at… Tanya ter Keurs – Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Director of NiaHealth: LinkedIn | NiaHealth.coMarc Saltzman – Tech Expert: LinkedIn | X/Twitter Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/TwitterJeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

    52분
  8. ChatGPT Gets a Facelift & 5 Reasons Instagram Sucks

    8월 13일

    ChatGPT Gets a Facelift & 5 Reasons Instagram Sucks

    On this week’s episode, Amber and Jeff unpack everything you need to know about the latest version of ChatGPT, including how it still does a fair amount of hallucinating and continues to dish out dangerous advice. In The Other Mac, Jeff walks through 5 reasons he thinks today’s Instagram sucks. On the topic of social media, our special guest is Scott Stratten (AKA UnMarketing) who speaks with Amber about how AI is ruining authenticity online and what we can do instead. Send a voice message to The AmberMac Show Check out our guest on social… Scott Stratten – UnMarketing: Bluesky | X/Twitter Be sure to follow our hosts... Amber Mac: Bluesky | X/Twitter Jeff MacArthur: Bluesky | X/Twitter

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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 their own headlines, Amber’s team helps listeners nationwide and beyond stay informed and ahead of the curve.

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