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''Marketplace Tech'' podcast, hosted by the Marketplace Tech staff.

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Bytes: Week in Review: The White House joins TikTok

Bytes: Week in Review: The White House joins TikTok

On this week’s “Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review,” Meta is under scrutiny on Capitol Hill after an investigation revealed troubling policies about how the company's chatbots can interact with children. Plus, the White House has officially joined TikTok, despite a looming deadline next month in the on-again-off-again effort to force the app's Chinese owners to divest or face a nationwide ban. But first, the Trump Administration itself is looking to claim a 10% equity stake in a different tech company - the chipmaker Intel. That stake would be in exchange for the grant money it was promised under the Biden Administration's CHIPS act. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, to learn more.

New tools make it harder for AI to train off copyrighted music

New tools make it harder for AI to train off copyrighted music

Last month, a band called The Velvet Sundown surged in popularity on Spotify with its 70s inflected rock. Yeah, it was all generated by AI.


Synthetic music is getting better and better, leaving a lot of human artists concerned that their original work could be used to feed the machines that might take their jobs. Now some researchers are fighting back with a tool called “MusicShield.”

AI-powered wearables raise privacy concerns

AI-powered wearables raise privacy concerns

Wearables aren't just for tracking steps or monitoring heart rates anymore. In AI-crazed Silicon Valley, a new crop of tech-enabled accessories has taken hold… and they could be listening to everything we say.

China tells businesses to embrace AI. Where does that leave humans?

China tells businesses to embrace AI. Where does that leave humans?

Marketplace’s Jennifer Pak recently attended the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. She asked Chinese AI firms what they think about the humans who might lose jobs to their AI products.

What happens to esports athletes when they retire?

What happens to esports athletes when they retire?

Esports is a multi-billion dollar industry, with players making millions by getting good at video games. But while traditional athletes, usually, retire into coaching, managing or being a pundit, what does an esports player do when they’ve hung up their controller? The BBC’s Will Chalk files this report from the U.K.

Bytes: Week in Review — Nvidia and AMD's new chip deal with President Trump

Bytes: Week in Review — Nvidia and AMD's new chip deal with President Trump

On today’s Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review, Perplexity AI has offered $34.5 billion to buy Alphabet's Chrome browser, despite the fact the tech giant hasn't said it's for sale. Plus, the reviews are in for OpenAI's highly anticipated GPT-5 model and they're kinda…mixed. But first, President Trump gave chipmakers Nvidia and AMD the green light to sell their less powerful semiconductors in China, in exchange for a 15% cut of sales revenue. The deal is already raising eyebrows and legal questions.

Work weeks are getting more intense for AI startups

Work weeks are getting more intense for AI startups

China’s labor market is known for being intense, especially in the tech sector. For years high profile tech workers have embraced the “996” schedule – that's 9am to 9pm six days a week.


And recently, Silicon Valley startups have reportedly been leaning in to the “996” grind themselves. So now China is taking it up a notch.

AI in local government agencies may mean more work for administrators

AI in local government agencies may mean more work for administrators

Implementing AI in government agencies — where the public goes for things like food stamps and unemployment or disability benefits — could come with tradeoffs, according to a recent report by the Roosevelt Institute. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino sat down with Samantha Shorey, who authored that report on AI and public administration.

Travelers aren't big fans of TSA's facial recognition program, report finds

Travelers aren't big fans of TSA's facial recognition program, report finds

In recent years, the Transportation Security Administration has been piloting facial recognition at security checkpoints. But opting out of getting scanned can be complicated, according to a recent report from the non-profit Algorithmic Justice League. Joy Buolamwini is president of the organization and co-authored that report.

Bio of Marketplace Tech

''Marketplace Tech'' podcast, hosted by the Marketplace Tech staff, is a daily radio show and podcast that aims to demystify the digital economy. With episodes running for less than 10 minutes, the show provides concise and insightful coverage of how technology influences our lives and the broader economy.

The podcast goes beyond the surface level to explore the impact of tech, business, and the digital world in unexpected ways. It delves into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the tech industry, providing context and analysis for listeners who are interested in understanding the effects of technology on society.

Marketplace Tech takes a critical approach to report, asking tough questions and cutting through the hype that often surrounds the tech industry. The show offers a balanced perspective on the constantly evolving digital landscape, helping listeners navigate through complex topics and understand the implications of tech-driven changes.

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