Make Me Smart
1,022 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratingsEach weekday, Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams make today make sense. Along with our supersmart listeners, we break down happenings in tech, the economy and culture. Every Tuesday we bring on a guest to dive deeper into one important topic. Because none of us is as smart as all of us.
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Make Me Smart: A very cherry blossomy edition
April 01, 2023 00:35 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBToday’s News Fix comes with a side of cherry blossom-themed cocktails: New survey data shows that while most workers in the United States value paid time off, nearly half aren’t using all their vacation time. We’ll get into what the new research says about norms in the American workforce. And, it’s Trans Day of Visibility. We’ll explore how the LGBTQ+ community experiences the economy differently and how language shapes discussions of LGBTQ+ issues. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full / H...
It all comes down to the (hush) money
March 31, 2023 00:33 - 19 minutes - 11.8 MBDonald Trump has become the first former president to be charged with a crime. A Manhattan grand jury indicted Trump after hearing evidence about payments given to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 election run. We’ll discuss the significance of the case and what may follow in the days and week’s ahead. Plus, an age-defying story that made us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump indicted by N.Y. grand jury, first ex-president charged with crime” from The ...
Why didn’t Silicon Valley Bank knock on the Fed’s discount window?
March 30, 2023 00:27 - 22 minutes - 11.8 MBIn times of financial turbulence, banks head to the Federal Reserve’s (virtual) discount window for short-term emergency loans. The week after SVB failed, U.S. banks borrowed over $150 billion from the central bank. One listener called in to ask: Why didn’t SVB do the same? We’ll get into SVB’s fruitless attempt to secure rescue funds and answer more of your questions about faux job openings and what really counts as consumer spending. Plus, what should you look for in a personal financial ...
Demystifying the gender wage gap
March 28, 2023 23:41 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, women in the United States are paid 22% less than men on average. Twenty years ago, that number looked about the same, despite women’s many advancements in education and the workforce. The gender pay gap is stark, stubborn and often misunderstood in its intricacies. On the show today, Elise Gould, senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute, unpacks why the gender pay gap hasn’t really budged in the last two decades, what people get wrong about it and what needs to change to ...
Another school shooting in America
March 28, 2023 00:45 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBIt was a tough news day. The school shooting in Nashville is the latest mass shooting in the United States. There have been 130 mass shootings this year alone. We’ll talk about what happened in Nashville and the role of the AR-15 in America’s gun violence history. Here’s everything we talked about today: “3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville private school” from PBS NewsHour 2023 gun violence statistics from Gun Violence Archive “We spent 7 months examining the AR-15’s r...
JPMorgan got fooled by the ‘nickel’ rocks that it bought
March 25, 2023 00:49 - 33 minutes - 11.8 MBOops! How did nearly $2 million worth of nickel owned by JPMorgan Chase turn out to be just bags of rocks? We’ll give you the TL;DR on commodity trading and tell JPMorgan’s tale of woe. And, the House passed a piece of GOP-backed legislation that’s in line with many conservative politicians’ push to limit what can be taught and read in schools. While the bill won’t make it through a Democratic Senate, it could still be used as a political tool. Plus, a round of Half Full/Half Empty with a s...
TikTok in the hot seat
March 24, 2023 01:39 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., which monitors foreign investments in this country, usually keeps its work secret. But during today’s congressional TikTok hearing, it released a statement saying that it takes data security seriously. The unusual comment, and how the federal government has been dealing with TikTok, has us wondering: What are we missing? Plus, we become nostalgic for Blockbuster and its catchy jingle. Here’s everything we talked about today: “With no merger...
Will recent bank failures affect debt ceiling talks?
March 22, 2023 23:51 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBFollowing the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress the United States banking system is healthy — for now — but a debt limit breach would throw it back into chaos. One listener asked if the recent banking hubbub might get Congress to finally take action on the debt ceiling. We’ll get into it and answer more of your questions about what makes credit unions different from banks and why it’s so hard to turn office buildings into apart...
The regulatory debacle behind SVB’s meltdown
March 21, 2023 21:34 - 33 minutes - 11.8 MBToday we’re talking about the topic of the day, week, month, and maybe even year — banking. Silicon Valley Bank’s tech startup-centric clientele and remarkably high amount of uninsured deposits made it different from a lot of other banks. But there’s a regulatory landscape in the background of SVB’s downfall story. On the show today, Mehrsa Baradaran, a banking law professor at the University of California Irvine and author of the books “The Color of Money” and “How the Other Half Banks,”...
Why SVB makes the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight awkward
March 21, 2023 00:37 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss the possibility of increasing interest rates to fight inflation once more. But after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, some are concerned that the higher rates are putting too much pressure on the banking system. And, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its latest report. The conclusion? We have to do something now. Plus, Kimberly makes us smile with a story about the friendship between a girl and a very scary “mon...
The era of paid social media has begun
March 18, 2023 00:35 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBFor years, using social media has been mostly free. But that’s slowly changing. Following in Twitter’s footsteps, Meta has launched a subscription service for its platforms. We’ll discuss what paying for social media might mean for our online culture. And, the latest news about SVB (of course) and the regulators that may have dropped the ball. Plus, a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why American whiskey is the real winner of St. Patrick’s Day” from...
A rescue mission for First Republic Bank
March 16, 2023 23:53 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBA team of large banks are coming together to save First Republic from this week’s banking woes with a hefty $30 billion deposit. We’ll explain what their move could mean for regulators. Also, an investigation into nursing homes in the United States found that some Medicare policies are putting seniors into poverty. And Kimberly makes us smile with a story about how pet owners deal with clever cats that can open microwaves and steal wallets. Here’s everything we talked about today: “First ...
Your questions about SVB answered
March 16, 2023 00:14 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week’s Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday comes with a bonus News Fix! We’ll get into the ripple effects of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on the U.S. Treasury debt market and on international banks like Credit Suisse. Then, we’ll answer your questions about the FDIC insurance limit and the “moral hazard” risk involved in covering all SVB deposits. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Market Stress Snarls Trading in U.S. Treasurys” from The Wall Street Journal “Bank Chaos Clouds Ou...
Is time running out for TikTok?
March 14, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBSome members of Congress recently introduced legislation that would give President Biden the power to ban TikTok, despite the company’s best efforts to get on Congress’ good side. How did an app known for viral dance videos find itself in the middle of a national security debate? On the show today, Forbes tech reporter Emily Baker-White explains why some members of Congress see TikTok as a national security threat, how real that threat actually is, and what an all-out ban would even look ...
Let the SVB blame game begin
March 14, 2023 00:34 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBThe dust hasn’t yet settled around Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse and people are trying to figure out who, or what, is to blame. We’ll unpack some of the finger pointing, explain what SVB represents 15 years after the 2008 financial crisis and look into what the bank’s failure means for the 2024 presidential race. Plus, the Oscar moments that made us smile! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Bank rules rollback contributed to SVB’s failure, critics say” from Marketplace “Barney Fr...
Why SVB’s failure could be a very big deal
March 11, 2023 02:04 - 23 minutes - 11.8 MBThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is the second largest bank failure in U.S. history. Many of SVB’s clients were startups and tech investors putting hundreds of billions of dollars in assets at risk. We’ll explain some of the factors that led to SVB going under and what it has to do with “venture debt.” Plus, how a health data breach could be weaponized against Congress. Plus, a round of Half-Full/Half-Empty with a special guest host! Here’s everything we talked about today: “How Silico...
All the single ladies … in the U.S. economy
March 10, 2023 02:17 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBThe majority of women in the United States are single, and they’re becoming a big force in our economy. Single women now make up a significant share of the job market, homeowners and college graduates. But we’ll get into why that doesn’t necessarily amount to a boon for women’s wealth and wages. Also, business owners are coming clean about price-raising strategies, dubbed “excuseflation.” Plus, how mending your clothes became a hot fashion trend. Here’s everything we talked about today: “...
Why does iced coffee cost more than hot coffee?
March 09, 2023 01:21 - 19 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week, we got a call from a listener who said a serving of cold brew costs $1.30 more than a serving of hot coffee at his local Starbucks. That has him wondering, what makes the cold stuff so special? We’ll get into the economics of iced coffee. Plus, we’ll answer your questions about SNAP benefits and the beef between the state of California and Walgreens. Here’s everything we talked about today: A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits from the Center on Budget and Policy Prio...
A U.S. history lesson through food
March 08, 2023 00:19 - 31 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat can Jell-O tell us about the United States during the Gilded Age? What about Spam during World War II? According to Anna Zeide, food historian and author of the new book “US History in 15 Foods,” they can tell us a lot about the evolution of American values, government — and of course, the American economy. On the show today, Zeide walks us through the history baked into food items from all-American whiskey to Korean tacos. And, why food is often much more than something we simply ea...
The history behind the Fed’s Humphrey-Hawkins hearing
March 07, 2023 01:35 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will head to Congress for two days of hearings as required under the Humphrey-Hawkins Act. Today, we’ll trace the little-known history behind this important piece of legislation and explain what it has to do with the civil rights movement and Coretta Scott King. Plus, make me smiles that have us reminiscing about family. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Republican Votes Helped Washington Pile Up Debt” from The New York Times “Inflat...
In 2023, America has a child labor problem
March 04, 2023 01:43 - 22 minutes - 11.8 MBAcross the U.S., kids as young as 13 are being employed to do everything from packaging cereal to cleaning meatpacking plants. Many are migrants who came into the U.S. without their parents and were driven to work out of desperation. Now, lawmakers want to push for change. The story has us shaking our heads. Plus, is it OK to order the same dish as your spouse? Our hosts dive into a lively food debate. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Lawmakers Clamor for Action on Child Migrant ...
The job market shrugs off the Fed
March 02, 2023 22:24 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn the before times, when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, the number of people filing for unemployment benefits would rise too. But we’re far from that today. U.S. weekly jobless claims are remarkably low. So where’s the recession we’ve been hearing so much about? Kai tells us what Janet Yellen had to say about this in his recent interview with the treasury secretary. Plus, the complicated task of creating a time zone for the moon. And guess who’s a Swiftie. Here’s everything we...
What lobbying Congress can really buy
March 02, 2023 01:29 - 22 minutes - 11.8 MBNorfolk Southern, the train company involved in the recent derailment in Ohio, spent $1.8 million on lobbying last year. One listener called in to ask about what lobbying dollars actually pay for. We’ll explain and answer more of your questions about how menstrual symptoms can affect productivity and what it might take for climate NIMBYs to become climate YIMBYs. Plus, Kimberly and guest host Reema Khrais share financial advice they’d give their younger selves. Here’s everything we talked ...
The clean energy economy has a NIMBY problem
March 01, 2023 01:01 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBTo reach the Joe Biden administration’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the country’s energy infrastructure needs a massive overhaul, and fast. But many communities are not on board with the idea of a massive wind or solar farm in their area. Some counties are banning renewable energy developments before the planning can even begin. “All those wind turbines and solar panels, and then all the transmission lines that you need to build … it has a big footprint....
Has corporate America stepped back from the culture wars?
February 28, 2023 02:03 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBDrag show performances have become the new front in America’s culture wars. Lawmakers in more than a dozen states are considering legislation that would limit or ban drag shows. But after major corporations came out against anti-LGBTQ laws last year, we’re wondering: Where is corporate America now? Plus, big news on the ban on British sausages. Here’s everything we talked about today: “To Tap Federal Funds, Chip Makers Will Need to Provide Child Care” from The New York Times “Watchdog Re...
What’s behind New York’s sky-high rents?
February 25, 2023 02:02 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MBDuring the early years of the pandemic, people throughout the country left major cities and never returned. But in New York City, it seemed people were coming back in droves. What else would explain the lower availability of apartments and the increasing rent prices? The real reason may not be that simple, and it may have to do with algorithms and something called “warehousing.” Also, the patent examiner who sought to demonstrate the ingenuity of Black Americans through their inventions is ...
Teenagers want more sleep — and they need it
February 24, 2023 01:05 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MBThere’s tons of research showing teenagers aren’t getting enough quality sleep. One big contributing factor: early school start times. So why aren’t more schools getting with the program? Also, we’ll get into the different narratives being created about the Joe Biden administration’s pick for the next leader of the World Bank. Plus, Wordle cheaters, we know who you are. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Let Teenagers Sleep” from Scientific American “Republicans Will Hold Their Fi...
The new AI-powered Bing has entered the chat
February 23, 2023 01:02 - 19 minutes - 11.8 MBDALL-E, ChatGPT and now … Bing? It can be hard to keep up with all the new artificial intelligence systems hitting the scene. One listener called in to ask what makes the new AI-powered Bing different from ChatGPT. We’ll get into it and answer more of your questions about how a tax cut works versus a stimulus and the hidden costs of police misconduct. Plus, can journalists who cover business trade stocks? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Bing (Yes, Bing) Just Made Search Interest...
Welcome to the next chapter of the pandemic
February 21, 2023 23:45 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBThe national COVID-19 public health emergency will be ending in May, but that doesn’t mean the pandemic is over. Hundreds of people are still dying from COVID in the U.S. every day and many more are getting sick. So then why is the emergency ending? On the show today: Dr. Céline Gounder, an epidemiologist and editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, walks us through the state of the pandemic right now, what will change when the public health emergency expires and what it c...
A climate change housing bubble is on the horizon
February 18, 2023 01:45 - 22 minutes - 11.8 MBAlthough climate change risks are well known, they are often unaccounted for in property values. New research shows that when flood risks are taken into account, property prices are overvalued by as much as $237 billion. So what does this all mean for the U.S. real estate market and a looming climate change housing bubble? We’ll also discuss the bombshell legal filing by Dominion Voting Systems and what it reveals about Fox News’ business model. Plus, we play a round of Half Full/Half Empty...
What’s age got to do with it?
February 16, 2023 22:51 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s common for people to relocate or downsize when they get older, but new research shows that age is not working in their favor when it comes to getting a mortgage. We’ll get into it. Also, Tesla workers in Buffalo launched a campaign to unionize last week. Now, some leaders of the drive are getting fired. Plus, guest host Samantha Fields tells us why the early warm weather in the Northeast is sort of creeping her out. And, an owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo takes on the big ci...
The Super Bowl wins that don’t happen
February 15, 2023 21:44 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MBAs the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl victory Sunday, red, yellow and white confetti showered the field while the winners put on preprinted NFL Super Bowl LVII Champions gear, complete with the Chiefs’ logo. One listener called in to ask what happens to the stuff that’s premade for the team that ends up losing. We’ll get into it and answer more of your questions about the gamification of credit card spending and the benefits of being open with your co-workers about how much ...
America is in a situationship with industrial policy
February 15, 2023 01:05 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re digging into the thing that’s at the heart of President Biden’s vision to reshape the American economy: industrial policy. After the U.S. ghosted industrial policy decades ago, it’s become a hot topic again. Biden championed the Inflation Reduction Act, ballyhooed the CHIPS and Science Act and announced rules requiring federal infrastructure projects to use only American-made materials — all with the goal of spurring the country’s manufacturing industries. Bu...
Why we’re seeing more flying objects over U.S. airspace
February 14, 2023 01:47 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MBSince the discovery of the Chinese balloon floating over Montana, it seems the U.S. is suddenly seeing more unidentified flying objects. We’ll get into why the U.S. had previously been missing all these strange crafts. Plus, a train derailment in eastern Ohio has residents worried about the long-term dangers of released chemicals. And, would you drink AI-generated beer? Here’s everything we talked about today: “US Has ‘No Indication’ Alien Activity Is Behind Objects Shot Down” from Bloomb...
The national debt is getting pricey
February 11, 2023 01:36 - 19 minutes - 11.8 MBInflation has hit American consumers hard over the last couple of years. But we’re not the only ones feeling the pinch. The government is too. We’ll talk about the ways inflation is affecting the national debt. Then, there may be more to imposter syndrome than we initially thought. Plus, we play a Super Bowl-themed round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Fed’s Inflation Fight Pushes Up Cost of U.S. Debt” from The Wall Street Journal “Why Everyone Feels Li...
Say goodbye to Twitter’s free API
February 09, 2023 22:41 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBIn Twitter’s latest effort to up revenue, the company is shutting down free access to its API for many users. That means developers who rely on the Twitter API to run apps like TweetDelete will have to pay for access to its data. Also, Adidas’ decision to split with Yeezy last year is turning out to be an expensive one. And, one man’s career behind the scenes on Broadway is more than just a nice story about a guy doing a job. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Twitter is shutting d...
How to check if text was written by AI
February 08, 2023 22:29 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBStudents are already using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments, and teachers want tools to spot it. One listener called in to ask what tech will become available for teachers to identify AI-written work. We’ll get into what’s out there right now and why these tools may not be a perfect solution just yet. Plus, we’ll answer more of your questions about how the recent California floods are affecting produce prices and the cost of solar panels. Plus, when did we start referring to jobs by collar c...
Inside the world of sports betting
February 08, 2023 00:50 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBThis weekend’s Super Bowl is almost certain to be the most legally bet-on sports event in U.S. history. Since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting five years ago, the industry has seriously taken off, mostly thanks to online wagers. Goldman Sachs predicts that by 2033, the online sports betting business could rake in $39 billion in annual revenue. With online sports betting, you can bet from almost anywhere. And it turns out, you can bet on almost anything. “At B...
SOTU RIP?
February 07, 2023 02:40 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBThe U.S. Constitution requires that presidents give Congress a report on the state of the union. It’s a way to hold the nation’s leader accountable. But critics say the tradition of delivering a speech in front of a joint session of Congress has become a political tool. We’ll debate the value of the SOTU and whether it’s time it goes away. Also, an earthquake in Turkey and Syria could become one of the deadliest this decade. Here’s everything we talked about today: Please, Biden, do us al...
Is it time to hit the reset button?
February 04, 2023 01:39 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBFinding constant success in life may not always be a good thing. Some psychologists argue that the biggest obstacle to success may be success itself. How do we fix it? Changing an aspect of our lives every 10 years. Also, could states prevent CVS and Walgreens from selling abortion pills by mail? Kimberly Adams and Kai Ryssdal get into it. Plus, a round of Half-Full/Half-Empty filled with coupons and inflation chickens. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Chinese balloon high over U...
The Pope tweeted what now?
February 02, 2023 21:59 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBWe’ll get to the important news, but first— a Make Me Smile for the ages. In a series of tweets about the spiritual significance of each finger, Pope Francis said the middle finger means honesty. Of course, Twitter ran away with it. In other news, the United States will now have more access to bases in the Philippines, another sign of high tensions in the South China Sea. Plus, we’ll discuss the story of Marie Van Brittan Brown, the largely unknown Black woman behind a familiar invention. A...
Could the debt ceiling fight have been averted?
February 02, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MBThe federal debt limit crisis was already looming when the Democrats lost their House majority in the midterm elections. Many of them called for the limit to be raised, suspended or eliminated during the lame duck period to avoid the political turmoil that’s going on now. One listener called in to ask why they didn’t raise the ceiling while they had the chance. We’ll get into it and answer more of your questions about a Plan B for Biden’s student debt relief, the Trump tax cuts and the rise...
Generative AI: What’s all the hype about?
February 01, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBThe new wave of generative artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT and DALL-E, has got the tech business in a frenzy. Venture capitalists are pouring money into new AI startups: Investments in generative AI have already exceeded $2 billion. But there’s lots of unknown unknowns about the innovation. There’s virtually no oversight from the government, and teachers, artists, researchers and others are raising concerns. “There’s so much happening under the hood that we don’t get access to … the...
Why this debt ceiling fight is already different
January 30, 2023 23:32 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBThe U.S. has hit the debt limit 78 times since the 1960s, but for the first time in history, five women are responsible for shaping U.S. fiscal policy. Their experience and perspectives, could change how the country deals with the debt limit. And they might be able to do what other politicians cannot: get along. Plus, how did George Santos fund his campaign? Kimberly is back from vacation and joins Kai to talk all things Washington, and shares what made her smile while she was gone. Here’s...
A thawing housing market?
January 28, 2023 01:29 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBHigher mortgage rates have cooled off the once-hot housing market. But for the first time in seven months, pending home sales have improved, which means the market is seeing some movement. And China’s oil and gas use fell for the first time in decades! Kai is joined by guest host Amy Scott to discuss all this and play a round of Half Full / Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about today: In light of Tyre Nichols video coming out, a roundup of police reforms in the years since George ...
California’s flood-drought paradox
January 27, 2023 01:29 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBThe drought in California is by no means over, but the recent winter storms made a big difference. We’ll discuss what it all means for the state’s residents, reservoirs and wildflowers! Then we’ll unpack a sobering statistic about gun violence in the United States. And Kai Ryssdal geeks out over SpaceX’s new Starship rocket. Here’s everything we talked about today: “California to get major boost in water supplies following January storms” from the Los Angeles Times “More mass shootings i...
What happens if the U.S. defaults on its debt?
January 25, 2023 23:50 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MBAs Kai Ryssdal puts it, the United States is like House Lannister from “Game of Thrones”: It always pays its debt. But if Congress isn’t able to increase the debt limit, the government won’t have enough money to pay all its bills later this year. A listener called in to ask how that would affect regular Americans. We’ll get into it and answer more of your questions about the economic consequences of exclusionary zoning, how tariffs work and how households of different income levels are affe...
What’s behind the climate culture wars?
January 25, 2023 00:29 - 23 minutes - 11.8 MBWith all the rage tweets about gas stoves, it may be hard to believe, but climate change wasn’t always so polarizing. Studies show that public opinion on the topic started to splinter in the 1990s, when governments and corporations had to reckon with the threat of a warming planet. “Prior to 1997, it was a conversation among a bunch of scientists, but once the Kyoto treaty came, it became an issue that affected powerful political and economic interests,” said Andrew Hoffman, professor of ...
Don’t bank on that trillion-dollar coin
January 24, 2023 00:30 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBIn case you haven’t heard, we’ve hit the debt limit. That means a whole lot of debate about how to avoid a debt default is likely ahead. One of the more creative solutions involves minting a trillion-dollar platinum coin. We’ll explain why that probably won’t fly. Also, we’ll have an update on the artificial intelligence wars in tech. And guest host Amy Scott makes us smiley and sporty with a story about soccer star Erling Haaland. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Janet Yellen Di...
ChatGPT is coming for Google search
January 21, 2023 01:42 - 21 minutes - 11.8 MBGoogle has been the most popular search engine in the world for over two decades, but the company is bringing in the big shots to help fight the company’s most significant threat since the iPhone came out: ChatGPT. To keep up with the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, Google said it’s making serious investments in the technology. Meanwhile, Google cut jobs in its AI unit amid widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Guest hosts Amy Scott and Matt Levin get into it. Plus, we’ll play a...