Marketplace All-in-One - Can software companies survive the AI boom?

As artificial intelligence companies roll out more sophisticated agents, many analysts and investors raised concerns that AI could replace traditional software. Some are dubbing this the “SaaSpocolypse.”


New AI tools allow users to “vibe code,” or describe what you’d like to create in plain language and have the AI generate the code for you. This could make some software easier for companies to create themselves.


Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, a technology research firm, to learn more.

Headlines From The Times - Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson and Chipotle Reports Its Worst Year Ever

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died at the age of 84. As leaders around the world reflect on his legacy, Jackson is remembered as one of the nation’s most powerful voices for Black Americans. In other news, Warner Bros. Discovery is giving Paramount Skydance seven days to submit its “best and final” offer to buy the entire studio, including Warner’s cable channels and HBO Max. The move comes after Paramount submitted an enhanced offer last week, complicating Netflix’s proposed $82.7 billion deal. And happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Fire Horse is said to inspire action, confidence and independence. In business, Chipotle reports its worst business year since going public 20 years ago, and Mattel saw its shares plunge after reporting weak holiday sales due to miscalculated Barbie doll demands. Read more at LATimes.com.

60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Bruce Springsteen — “The Rising”

In the uncertain moments following 9/11, we were searching for comfort and someone to help us make sense of it all. Today, Rob discusses the one musician who was capable of stepping up and capturing the emotions the American people were feeling: Bruce Springsteen. Rob recaps the political statements Springsteen had been making in the decades before, which prepared him for the creation of “The Rising.” Finally, he is joined by music critic and Springsteen expert Steven Hyden to discuss where the album ‘The Rising’ ranks in his discography.


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The Daily - Can A.I. Already Do Your Job?

“Vibecoding,” or using artificial-intelligence tools such as Claude Code to generate code for websites or apps, is the newest A.I. trend, and it could transform the software-development industry.

Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, takes us inside the process.

Guest: Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times in the San Francisco Bay Area and a host of the Times tech podcast, “Hard Fork.”

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Up First from NPR - US & Iran Plan To Meet Again, CBS: Colbert & Cooper, Social Media On Trial

U.S. and Iranian negotiators agree to keep talking after meetings in Geneva, even as President Trump threatens military force and Tehran warns it could retaliate.
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked a political guest from his late-night show, adding to a wave of upheaval involving Anderson Cooper and corporate maneuvering at the network’s parent company.
And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial testing whether social media companies can be held legally responsible for harming young users.

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Getting Hammered® - AOC Takes the Stage and Curlers Cheat!

In this episode, Mary Katharine Hamm and Vic Matus discuss sexual harassment training and AOC, and somewhat surprisingly, the two are not related. They delve into the recent Munich Security Conference, highlighting key speeches and the responses from various political figures. The conversation also touches on the ongoing redistricting controversy in Virginia and the implications of new laws on representation. Finally, they explore the Olympics and then the rising costs of cocktails.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 2.18.26

Alabama

  • AL House passes bill requiring official disaster safety plan for summer camps
  • Sen. Tuberville frustrated at Senate GOP for lack of action ahead of midterms
  • Southeas Law Institute part of crafting bill that protects churches from riots
  • House Interim Majority leaders files bill to further strengthen seafood labeling law
  • Founder of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum has died, George Barber Jr.

National

  • President Trump order federal action on  DC sewage leak problem
  • DHS spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, is stepping down from position
  • SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace calling on CIA to release all docs related to Jeffrey Epstein
  • Shawn Ryan corrects record on his recent diatribe against Pam Bondi over Epstein files
  • Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene explains her bitter falling out with President Trump 

Money Girl - Wallet Audit: 9 Items to Remove Right Now

996. This week, Laura reviews nine things you should never carry in your wallet to protect your identity and finances. 

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