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Episode 1519Jan 23, 2026

The infrastructure side of the AI boom

And, what it’s like to visit a data center.

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The infrastructure side of the AI boom
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Tech companies are pouring billions into developing the infrastructure necessary to meet the demand for artificial intelligence. But what does that infrastructure look like on the ground? Marketplace Tech’s Meghan McCarty Carino joins Kimberly to share her takeaways after visiting a variety of data centers and reporting on the surge in AI investment. Plus, we’ll weigh in on microdramas and AI slop during a round of Half Full/Half Empty!

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The infrastructure side of the AI boom