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Marketplace Tech

Marketplace
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Data Centers
Anthropic
Spacex
Apple
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta
Capital One
Bitcoin
Youtube
Google
Advertising
Technology
Iran
Education
Cybersecurity
NVIDIA
Netflix
Chatgpt

Monday through Friday, Marketplace demystifies the digital economy in less than 10 minutes. We look past the hype and ask tough questions about an industry that's constantly changing.

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Congress is looking to rein in Flock cameras; plus, Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos are real.

But first, it's been a wild week in AI. After the freakout over an Anthropic researcher quitting in protest last week, CEO Dario Amodei cal... more

More than 1 in 5 U.S. companies now use artificial intelligence in their daily operations, according to a recent analysis of federal data from Goldman Sachs. In theory AI offers the promise of greater productivity and profits, but even with advances ... more

AI leaders suddenly seem to agree on slowing down the AI race. Anthropic's Dario Amodei published an essay last weekend calling to "pace the frontier" — slow the development of advanced AI to allow safety measures to catch up. He said Anthropic will ... more

The problem of AI alignment has become a hot topic. It’s raised questions, like how do we get AI to do what we want, and not what we don't want? For example, hacking another company. Or, in a less criminal vein, how do we get AI to stop talking about... more

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David Brancaccio
Marketplace Future Effects correspondent
Marketplace / American Public Media
Episode: What might our tax system look like in the age of AI?
Ryan Abbott
Lawyer and technology policy expert
Brown, Neri, Smith and Conn
Episode: What might our tax system look like in the age of AI?
Nate Soares
President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Episode: What's so concerning about the Hugging Face hack?
Will Creeley
Legal Director at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Meta's youth safety settlement could change how people access the internet
Kenji Yamamoto
Filmmaker, director of The Dreamers and I
PBS
Episode: The Silicon Valley hopefuls living in hacker houses
Kris Bell
Retired tech professional; former designer to leader of managers
Former tech executive, Mercer Island resident
Episode: What it's like to log off from a career in tech
Joseph Stiglitz
Nobel laureate, economist
Columbia University
Episode: What if the AI boom never turns a profit?
Dominic Myarten
CEO of American Pride Bank
American Pride Bank
Episode: AI in banking: the good, the bad, and the efficient
Christy Escobel
Chief Credit Officer
First Southwest Bank
Episode: AI in banking: the good, the bad, and the efficient

Hosts

Meghan McCarty Carino
Host of Marketplace Tech; specializes in tech policy and marketplace news.
Megan McCarty-Corino
Host of Marketplace Tech with a focus on technology and policy storytelling.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Boring. Reminds me of the typical NPR show.

    I’m sure the host is trying the best that she can, but host and writer talent makes a difference.

    It is just too boring to listen to. Like someone having a coffee with someone else and casually talking about current events. The kind of conversation that starts with, “Did you hear…”.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Capt Benjamin Sisko
    United States2 months ago
  • Truth Finds a Way 👏

    Great to source on American markets that speaks to investors through a critical lens.

    In an age when US media are constantly being corrupted (by crypto•com and other CCP ventures), this podcast still helps listeners find real economic signals without the noise. May their future be long and prosperous 🙏💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BusterXYZ
    United States3 months ago
  • Space x

    Least informed podcast I’ve listened to

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stock3333
    United States3 months ago
  • Interesting topics, mixed reviews on hosts

    This was my favorite of the Marketplace shows until Stephanie Hughes began hosting. Her vocal affectations are distracting. She toggles between her natural alto and squeaky clarinet. It sounds forced and takes me out of the reporting. Just embrace the alto even if it’s monotone; stop the squeaking. Or bring back a combination of Nova and Meghan—love them.

    Also, I would pay for a subscription to listen to Marketplace shows ad-free. PLEASE.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Potato & Wine
    United States4 months ago
  • Ads on marketplace.

    Too many ads. I’ve stopped listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wildovenking
    United States7 months ago

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Some listeners feel episodes over-index on ads, impacting overall engagement.
Quality and variety of guests praised, though pacing and host styles receive mixed feedback.
Listeners appreciate concise, timely tech news and expert context, with strong value for policy and business angles.

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Meta's youth safety settlement could change how people access the internet
Q: Tell me more about that end run around First Amendment protections.
The guest explains that if states pass laws forcing Meta to adopt the same identity-verification measures, Meta could challenge those laws on First Amendment grounds, arguing that private platforms should control editorial decisions and not be compelled to reveal identities for protected speech.
Meta's youth safety settlement could change how people access the internet
Q: Tell me more about kind of how that's played out in courts.
Courts have consistently recognized that teenagers and children have First Amendment rights, and that requiring adults to prove identity to access content that is not obscene for minors clashes with constitutional protections, making such attempts scrutinized and controversial.
Why AI models are obsessed with creatures
Q: What risks does the goblin-mode phenomenon highlight when applying AI across different contexts?
The main risks include misalignment between intended instructions and model outputs, over-emphasis on unintended patterns from training data, and the difficulty of correcting these issues once they emerge, especially given bias in data and the bluntness of some prompts or system messages.
AI safety concerns grow as insiders issue urgent warnings
Q: What does the insider warning suggest about timelines for AI safety concerns, and how might policymakers respond?
Policy makers are considering both immediate technical governance and longer-term strategic measures, including hearings and bipartisan briefings, to slow or manage AI development while seeking international coordination and practical safeguards.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff on default encryption and AI privacy
Q: How does Take change user privacy compared to traditional end-to-end encryption?
It preserves key-based encryption with multiple keys that can be shared, enabling privacy while allowing collaboration and certain AI features, unlike one-to-one end-to-end encryption.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marketplace Tech

What is Marketplace Tech about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Market-focused tech news in under 10 minutes, with quick, clear explanations of how digital economy shifts affect business, policy, and everyday life. Episodes frequently cover AI developments, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and regulatory topics, often featuring industry analysts, policy experts, and journalists. The show tends to favor pragmatic, accessible takes on complex topics, balancing quick news bites with thoughtful context and practical implications for executives, investors, and tech professionals. Notable strengths include a steady stream of timely guests from policy, industry, and research, and the show's ability to translate technical concepts for a broad audience. Potential listeners who want concise, evidence-driven te... more

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1. David Brancaccio
2. Ryan Abbott
3. Nate Soares
4. Will Creeley
5. Kenji Yamamoto
6. Kris Bell
7. Joseph Stiglitz
8. Dominic Myarten

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