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The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI

Aalia Adam

Booking Overview

This interview-focused Canadian technology show examines how artificial intelligence is changing different industries and everyday life through conversations with founders, researchers, practitioners, and other domain experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch Canadian AI adopters, technology leaders, researchers, ethicists, and professionals with firsthand experience navigating AI’s practical or social impact; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are primarily accessible subject-matter experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

aalia.adam@gmail.com

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Host

Aalia Adam - Award-winning journalist covering how artificial intelligence is transforming Canadian industries and communities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Canadian founders, industry operators, researchers, clinicians, or other established professionals with direct experience applying, evaluating, or responding to artificial intelligence in their field.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led an organization affected by AI adoption, Developed or implemented applied AI systems, Conducted government, scientific, or industry research, Built recognized expertise in the social, ethical, or professional impact of AI

Recent Guest Discussions

Shani Gwin - Building An AI Tool To Combat Online Anti-indigenous Bias, The Use Of AI To Address Racism, And Responsible Technology Development.

Jennifer Singh - AI Adoption In Public Relations, The Limits Of Ai-generated Communications, And Trust In An Industry Built On Being Believed.

Leo Separovic - Canada's Hybrid Ai-physics Weather Forecasting System, Its Limitations, And Improved Warning Times For Severe Storms.

Jean Clinton - Ai's Impact On Parenting And Childhood Development, The Importance Of Human Connection, And Avoiding Over-reliance On AI For Support And Learning.

David Ursino - Ai-generated Real Estate Listings, Building AI Systems Without A Coding Background, Brokerage Training, And The Continuing Need For Human Judgment In Real Estate.

Recent Topics

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Ai Ethics, Digital Transformation, Canadian Innovation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI
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How AI is transforming Software Engineering

October 08, 2026

AI isn’t just helping software engineers work faster, it’s changing what the job actually is.Wealthsimple CTO Diederik van Liere talks about how AI is reshaping engineering, what it means for junior developers, why human judgment still matters, and how software itself could change next.The Drift — How Canadians Are Navigating AI
Today: software engineering.

How AI is transforming cybersecurity

October 02, 2026

Imran Ahmad, cybersecurity and privacy lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright, walks us through how AI is changing cyberattacks, how companies are preparing for what comes next, and how defenders are using AI to fight back. He also explains why, even as the technology gets more capable, human judgment still matters when something goes wrong.
Real conversations with Canadians navigating AI in their industries.

How AI is Helping Fight Anti-Indigenous Bias

September 15, 2026

Shani Gwin, founder and CEO of pipikwan pêhtâkwan, an Indigenous-owned communications agency in Edmonton, shares how she built wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, an AI tool that fights online bias against Indigenous communities, and why she had to reckon with using 'a racist technology to fix racism' to do it.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI?

The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI is hosted by Aalia Adam. Its publicly listed email is aalia.adam@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI?

The publicly listed email for The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI: aalia.adam@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI have?

Podseeker estimates The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI?

The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Canadian founders, industry operators, researchers, clinicians, or other established professionals with direct experience applying, evaluating, or responding to artificial intelligence in their field. Common among recent guests: Founded or led an organization affected by AI adoption; Developed or implemented applied AI systems; Conducted government, scientific, or industry research. Recent guests include Shani Gwin, Jennifer Singh, and Leo Separovic.

How hard is it to get booked on The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Drift: How Canadians are navigating AI cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Ai Ethics, Digital Transformation, and Canadian Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

aalia.adam@gmail.com

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