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by Amber Mac on January 26, 2021

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'Google’s business is growing at its fastest rate in two years… pushing the company’s market cap past $2 trillion. But at an all-hands meeting last week… employees were more focused on why that performance isn’t translating into higher pay, and how long the company’s cost-cutting measures are going to be in place.' ... See MoreSee Less

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What is the P.A.T.H. forward for leaders in an #AI

What is the P.A.T.H. forward for leaders in an #AI world?

What an honour this week to present my newest talk alongside a handful of some of the best keynote speakers in the country.

Thank you @speakersdotca for inviting me to take the stage at #Showcase2024 in front of your many clients.

I was blown away by the other speakers, including Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa , Dan Riskin, PhD , Dr. Ivan Joseph , and @claraannehughes 💯.

📸 Photos by @chrisaarondick

Here is some good #AI news. Small businesses ha

Here is some good #AI news.

Small businesses have a big advantage in today’s “AI is everywhere” world. Whether it’s streamlining business processes, analyzing payment trends, automating invoice processing, or managing customer service, there are plenty of opportunities to streamline how you work.

Check out https://www.business.att.com/learn.html?source=EBBZ00SMC00IFS00M&wtExtndSource=AmberMac for more resources on AI, small business, customer stories, and lots more. #ATTInfluencer #SmallBusinessWeek @attbusiness

Happy #EarthDay! For my #Ontario friends, I know y

Happy #EarthDay! For my #Ontario friends, I know you always ask me what you can do to help save energy - and I know you love saving money. So, here’s how to do both starting right now.

The @saveonenergy Peak Perks program rewards you for saving energy. You get a $75 reward when you sign up—and an additional $20 each year you stay enrolled in the program.

During the summer months, which are just around the corner, Peak Perks makes tiny adjustments to your home’s temperature when demand for electricity in Ontario is highest. You’re always in control with Peak Perks and can opt out anytime, so you have the power in your hands to help.

Apply today with an eligible smart thermostat, which is another way to save even more since you’re able to manage your energy use whether you’re at home or away.

☝️LINK TO APPLY IN BIO ABOVE☝️

#Giveaway 🎁 To celebrate #EarthDay, I’m givin

I pretty much spend every waking minute immersed i

I pretty much spend every waking minute immersed in the world of emerging tech, including advancements in #AI, ongoing digital risks, and more.
Get on my list of almost 10,000 subscribers to get an email from me every Tuesday - for free - so you too to stay up-to-date on our fast future.
www.ambermac.com/newsletter

Since 2014, we've all made time to meet up at the

Since 2014, we've all made time to meet up at the same spot to catch up on life, work, and more.

Great seeing you @monikaschnarre, @fah1955 @tracimelchor and our fearless organizer @michaeljulianbancroft ❤️❤️.

Too much social media is bad for your health. This

Too much social media is bad for your health. This is true for adults and especially true for kids.

Almost a decade ago I wrote a book exclusively on this topic (don't buy it, it's out of date!), endlessly worried about how tech companies saw young users (including my son) as a goldmine for data and dollars.

If we know there is poison in our pockets, AKA social media, are warning labels on social media apps a good first step to better awareness and education?

My Saturday morning thoughts from this week's newsletter: www.ambermac.com/newsletter

Warning: this post is about sexism and harassment

Warning: this post is about sexism and harassment in the media and tech industry, in public life, in the Internet space, in the work world, and beyond.

Generally speaking, I don't talk a lot about my early days in the tech industry and reporting on the tech industry. Why?

Well, I worked tirelessly around the clock for many years to gain respect as a tech reporter and thinker and speaker, but it was snatched away from me over and over again when ...

🔴 A boss suggested my next career step should be Playboy magazine
🔴 A speaking client recommended I pole dance if my keynote didn't go well
🔴 A "fan" became so obsessed I had to get the police involved and security personnel to walk me to and from my car for many months
🔴 A mentor crossed the line over & over again
🔴 An interview in a reputable magazine turned into pure objectification (see a few paragraphs from that article below in quotes and pictured above)

Now, most of this behaviour was back in 2004 - 2014, and maybe for a few years after. Then, there was a lovely period of time when things were much better, a rising sense of equality and civility.

Unfortunately, in 2024, I feel a growing movement - especially online - against women. Of course it's not a large majority, but it's a loud minority.

I'm not posting any of the stories above because I need or want anyone to feel badly about what I've gone through. I just hope everyone pays attention to what's happening now. Let's not go back in time...

2006: "I struggle to keep up with all the websites she's mentioning, and track how often she smiles when describing a cool video clip. There's a reason geeks slobber over this 30-year-old tech journalist...
Anyone who watches Toronto's CityTV International, where MacArthur produces and reports on Web happenings, might think MacArthur is just another pretty face hired to make online culture more mainstream. Sure, she's deadly cute especially when she talks excitedly about MacBooks, but she spends more time surfing YouTube then she does primping her hair. Her daily on-air reports for CityTV put her in the public sphere, even if she has to look more manicured than she'd like."

🥰 Reunited! It was so lovely to see our produce

🥰 Reunited! It was so lovely to see our producer @paperboy416 and my co-host @michaeljulianbancroft @siriusxmcanada today to record #TheFeed.

🌎 Also excited to kick off a new 8-week show sponsorship with an amazing client. Stay tuned for more and listen this weekend on @siriusxmcanadatalks or whenever you get your podcasts 🎙️

Wowsas. Last night's @oliviarodrigo concert was 🔥. Nothing like the energy of tens of thousands of people singing along to every word of their favourite songs. ❤️

Hey parents: What is the one word that describes w

Hey parents: What is the one word that describes what we need from our leaders today for a better tomorrow?
I think @strongarm.ca sums things up perfectly in our chat on this topic.

This Tuesday, March 26th is the 400th issue of my

This Tuesday, March 26th is the 400th issue of my free weekly newsletter! Happy birthday to us. Join our smart and savvy community here - and let me know what you think: http://ambermac.com/newsletter

[If you hate saving money and protecting the planet with innovative new technology, this newsletter probably isn't for you.]

If you like those things, here are some of the topics you can expect in the weeks and months to come...

🌎 Heat pumps are a smart green choice, already saving home owners hundreds of dollars a year.
🚗 Electric vehicle innovation means we’re seeing longer battery life and cheaper options.
🙋‍♀️ Women leaders help to increase productivity, collaboration, and innovation (and profits).
🤖 Artificial intelligence is already transforming how we work and some jobs will be at risk.
👨‍💻 Social media giants need to increase algorithmic transparency and improve customer support.
🌈 LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

There is no one blocking my emails to you, so unlike social media, you will get them every week 😅...unless they end up in spam, so check there just in case ✅.

I knew when I had this conversation with @strongar

I knew when I had this conversation with @strongarm.ca about the opportunity gap that exists between women and men in leadership that the numbers were disheartening (but even I was surprised to see some of these stats below).

However, as we discuss above, we desperately need more women in leadership roles to better support innovation, inclusion, impact, etc.

🙋‍♀️Women CEOs make up only 5.3% of CEOs of TSX-listed companies - Osler (2022)

🙋‍♀️Women-led start-ups receive only 2.3% of global venture funding - Crunchbase (2020)

🙋‍♀️Women serve as the head of government in only 6.7% of UN countries -Pew (2023)

Also, women are paid roughly 22% less than men on average (and Black and Hispanic women experience the largest wage gaps). -Economic Policy Institute (2024)

Instagram is now limiting "Political Content" by d

Instagram is now limiting "Political Content" by default in your settings. 👎 Now aside from no news in Canada, you also won't get the following ...

Meta shares that this block includes "governments, elections, or social topics that affect a large group of people and / or society at large" (otherwise known as the only reason many of us are on social media - also, how do they decide? Will women's healthcare issues be limited because this is a social topic or will climate conversations be limited because they affect society at large 🤦‍♀️).

In IG, you'll find this setting under Settings & Activity > Suggested Content > Don't limit.

Beware of leaders who punch down - you know those

Beware of leaders who punch down - you know those leaders, the leaders attacking workers, LGBTQ+ communities, DEI, etc.

Here is a quick clip about how the Internet has changed leadership for the worse. More coming soon from my conversation on this leadership topic with @strongarm.ca 🚀.

Beware of leaders always punching down - you know

Beware of leaders always punching down - you know those leaders, the leaders always attacking workers, LGBTQ+ communities, DEI, etc.

Here is a quick clip about how the Internet has changed leadership for the worse. More coming soon from my conversation on this leadership topic with @strongarm.ca 🚀.

✋ Need help turning #AI hype into #AI action? Jo

✋ Need help turning #AI hype into #AI action? Join us this Thursday for a free virtual event, presented by @salesforce.

For a front row seat, visit the link in my bio ☝️.

I'll be moderating this conversation about what's next in AI with an incredible panel of experts:

✨ Aidan Gomez, Co-founder & CEO at Cohere
✨ Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical & Humane Use Officer at Salesforce
✨ Jen Lee, Gen AI Risk & Compliance Lead at Accenture

See you Thursday!

This Tuesday, it's issue #399 of my newsletter 🔥.

Join our community for free here for the latest in AI, climate, equality, security, and more:
www.ambermac.com/newsletter

Out of all the content we produce at our studio at AmberMac Media, these weekly reports are the foundation for my keynotes, our podcasts, and feature interviews.

Thanks for joining us each week. It means a lot!

This Tuesday, it's issue #399 of my newsletter 🔥.

Join our community for free here for the latest in AI, climate, equality, security, and more:
www.ambermac.com/newsletter

Out of all the content we produce at our studio at AmberMac Media, these weekly reports are the foundation for my keynotes, our podcasts, and feature interviews.

Thanks for doing us each week. It means a lot!

😷 Four years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-

😷 Four years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Have we recovered or are we still recovering? Your thoughts?

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