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.
This 10-minute Marketplace Tech segment explores a viral incident in which Kalie Robins, an Instagram user with a modest following, discovered that Meta's built-in AI chatbot called Muse was aggregating sensitive personal information about her and her daughters. After posting a video showing her children, Muse began…
Worth it if you're interested in AI privacy risks, Meta's data practices, or want a quick primer on a viral privacy scare—but not if you need comprehensive analysis or solutions.
This 8-minute Marketplace Tech episode examines the intersection of AI policy and campaign finance ahead of the midterm elections. The episode opens with a concrete case study: OpenAI President Greg Brockman and his wife withdrew from a planned $25 million donation to Leading the Future, an AI-focused political action…
Worth it if you want a quick snapshot of how AI money is flowing into politics ahead of midterms, but not if you're seeking detailed analysis of AI policy positions.
This 13-minute Marketplace Tech episode examines the emerging tension between AI safety initiatives and economic implications. The episode opens by noting a shift in industry posture: major AI company leaders signed a non-binding White House agreement on Sept. 30 outlining responsible development standards, OpenAI…
Worth it if you follow AI policy and want a quick take on how safety measures might affect tech infrastructure demand, but not if you need comprehensive economic analysis.