The Digest - August 9th, 2024

Today, our host Jacob Shymanski and hosts from shows across the AMI Audio network talked about an author from The Washington Post who ditched their smartphone, and whether robots make a good alternative to humans for companion ship. All that and more on today’s episode of AMI Today!In the second half of the show, Jacob spoke with audio description expert JJ Hunt. You can listen to the full interview here. Or watch it on YouTube.Highlights: AMI Today Introduction (00:00)Globe & Mail Today – Protection for actors with the rise of AI (2:01)The Washington Post This Week – Putting away your smartphone and picking up a dumbphone (6:32)The Guardian Daily – Will Trump get young male voters through podcasts? (15:25)Double Tap – Is a robot a good substitute for human companionship? (18:51)Kelly & Ramya – The link between liking coffee and having a green thumb (25:15) AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.Follow AMI Today on YouTubeAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected]