

Meghan McCarty Carino
Host of Marketplace Tech and Marketplace contributor who reports on technology and AI infrastructure, helping lead on-the-ground reporting for this episode.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 28min
The infrastructure side of the AI boom
Meghan McCarty Carino, Marketplace Tech reporter who documented AI infrastructure by visiting data centers and projects. She describes different data center types and a finished center waiting for power. She discusses power workarounds like EV battery microgrids and tiny hardware and networking tweaks firms make to scale. She connects the current AI buildout to past infrastructure booms.

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Feb 1, 2025 • 28min
Silicon Valley’s quiet rebellion
Meghan McCarty Carino, a dynamic guest host and tech culture analyst, dives into the tensions at Meta following a leaked memo about employee leaks. She unpacks the growing activism among tech workers as they navigate political shifts within Silicon Valley. The conversation also touches on Donald Trump’s controversial firings and the potential legal ramifications. Plus, discover the soothing power of cozy video games and reflections on traditions like Groundhog Day, all while advocating for a 'Phone Free February' to enhance focus and well-being.

Mar 24, 2026 • 5min
U.S. regulators eye rules for prediction markets
Meghan McCarty Carino, a Marketplace reporter who investigates business and tech, breaks down the rise of prediction markets and the legal tangle with gambling and commodities rules. She traces integrity concerns from suspicious NBA wagers to geopolitical markets and explains how the CFTC is weighing sportsbook-style oversight. Short, clear scenes on enforcement limits, industry incentives, and regulatory options.

Feb 23, 2026 • 5min
AI makes it easier to code websites — including ones that scam consumers
Meghan McCarty Carino, a Marketplace reporter covering technology and consumer stories, recounts finding an AI-generated scam site that nearly fooled her. She explores how AI coding agents let non-experts build polished websites fast. The conversation covers mass-production of scam sites, how scammers use ads to target smaller brands, and why traditional trust signals are breaking down.

Oct 13, 2025 • 7min
AI companies are eyeing your shopping cart and your data
Meghan McCarty Carino, a sharp Marketplace reporter, dives into the exciting world of AI in e-commerce. She discusses OpenAI's new checkout feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to buy items seamlessly. Meghan highlights how this creates valuable shopping data for advertisers and the potential for 'agentic' shopping, where AI makes purchases on our behalf. She also touches on the concerns retailers have about sharing data and how future ad formats in chatbots could affect trust. Get ready for a fascinating insight into the merging of AI and online shopping!


