AmberMac Archive: COVID19

ALGORITHMS: Why We’re Hooked Hard on Social Media

Alex Kantrowitz, the author of Always Day One and host of the Big Technology Podcast, joins me to discuss why algorithms are a lot like junk food without the regulation. To further discuss the societal impact of artificial intelligence systems, AI Now Institute Co-founder Meredith Whittaker shares what we need to know… Read More

#TheFeed: Volocopter; Big Tech; & Incredible Health

TF231: Reserve your ticket for the first ride in the Volocopter’s public electric air taxi. CEO Florian Reuter joins us to talk about how their urban air mobility company took flight. Plus, we have tech executive, entrepreneur, investor and author, Maëlle Gavet, to provide her take on how big… Read More

EDUCATION: Unpacking a Back-to-School COVID-19 Crisis

Higher education futurist Bryan Alexander on pandemic problems on campus and K-12 strategist Dwayne Matthews on why COVID-19 is accelerating the future of learning. Or listen to our EDUCATION episode on your favorite podcast network through the links below…… Read More

#TheFeed: Future of Work; Coding; & Better1

TF230: What does the Future of Work look like? Ericsson’s Head of ConsumerLab, Jasmeet Sethi, joins us with answers, including how we can prepare. Plus, we learn how teacher and Digital Literacy Coach, Stacey Bernier, fosters excitement for coding amongst kids and teachers alike. Also, the founder and CEO of… Read More

#TheFeed: Save the Children; Shad Canada; & OnwardMobility

TF229: Save the Children helps provide children around the world a healthy start and the opportunity to learn. We have President and CEO, Janti Soeripto, join us to share some of the initiatives it has underway to continue their efforts throughout the global pandemic.  Plus, we have one of… Read More

#TheFeed: Hyr Live; Deloitte; & Back-to-School

TF228: Joshua Karam, co-founder and CEO of Hyr Live, built the online platform with one goal in mind: to host a community of inspirational classes for food, beverage and pastry, taught to you at home. Plus, we get the inside scoop on the latest must-have gadgets for back-to-school with… Read More

#TheFeed: Borrowell; Fair; & Clash

TF227: Borrowell is helping customers reduce and manage their financial pressures during the global pandemic. Co-founder, Eva Wong, joins us to reveal their app’s strategy. Plus, the car-buying app that gets users on the road with convenience with co-founder and President of Fair, Georg Bauer. Also, we explore TikTok’s… Read More

#TheFeed: Skyler Hammond; Oura; & Roots

TF226: We have a tiny talk with Skyler Hammond who shares the story of his new book, “The Big Book of Teeny Tiny Stories”, including his unique collaborations with artists from around the world. Plus, NBA players are keeping healthy with the Oura ring. CEO of Oura, Harpreet Rai, joins us to… Read More

#TheFeed: AI; Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons; & Smartphones

TF225: Writer-director John Babu reveals how he focused on the potential of artificial intelligence while passing time during the lockdown. Plus, investigative reporter, Raphael Rowe, joins us to talk about his Netflix original documentary: Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. Also, Michael Josh from GadgetMatch answers our biggest smartphone question:… Read More

#TheFeed: Google in India; Paige.AI; & Mighty Health

TF224: Google announced a $10 billion investment to expand its footprint in India. Forbes Senior Contributor, John Koetsier, walks us through the tech giant’s move. Plus, we have the CEO of the healthcare startup Paige.AI, Leo Grady, to explain how they use AI-generated clinical imaging data to diagnose cancer. Also, we take… Read More