Macvoices Audio

Spotify faces backlash after exposing listener data, including the questionable musical tastes of one high-profile user, raising questions about default privacy settings. Amazon restructures Wondery, cutting staff while shifting podcasts under Audible and exploring video strategies, sparking debate about the future of scripted, high-production shows. Finally, Microsoft draws criticism from Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio for quietly steering Bing users toward Copilot, highlighting growing competition in AI search and the blurred lines between helpful integration and aggressive promotion.  Take Control Books brings you this edition of MacVoices. Get the answers you need now from leading experts. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Spotify’s security shenanigans and user data exposure [0:42] Playlist privacy, podcast listening data, and defaults [2:47] Privacy concerns around podcasts vs. music [3:30] Amazon shifts Wondery and podca