Daniel Ackerman
Marketplace reporter covering technology who explains how Caterpillar generators are being used to power data centers and provides reporting and interview context for the episode.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 6min
High-tech data centers get a powerful assist from a century-old company
Dan Ackerman, Marketplace technology reporter, explains how Caterpillar generators are being pressed into service powering AI data centers. He covers why companies bypass the grid, how generators shift from backup to primary power, and the rush that has maxed out Caterpillar’s production. Rapid deployment and long backlogs shape the unfolding infrastructure story.
Feb 16, 2026 • 6min
High-tech data centers get a powerful assist from a century-old company
Dan Ackerman, Marketplace technology reporter who covers tech and business, discusses Caterpillar's newfound role in powering AI data centers. He explains why data centers face long grid wait times. He describes how Caterpillar’s gas generators are shifting from backup to primary power and why natural gas enables faster deployment. He also looks at production constraints as demand surges.
Jan 29, 2026 • 26min
Energy bill burdens grow
Megan Robinson, freelance journalist, talks about low-balling salary offers and Gen Z job-market pressures. Alex Olgin, reporter, covers membership primary care and a new HSA rule. Cecilia Kang, NYT tech reporter, discusses lawsuits claiming social platforms are designed to addict youth. Daniel Ackerman, Marketplace reporter, explains how AI data centers boost demand for power-generation equipment.
