# Growing GDP, thank GPT

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Podcast: [Marketplace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-309699)
Published: 2026-04-30T22:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/04/30/growing-gdp-thank-gpt
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## Resource

U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2% in the first three months of 2026. (It’s a stark improvement to the final quarter of 2025, which saw GDP growth of just 0.5%.) Experts agree massive investment in artificial intelligence is the main driver of that growth. But what does that mean for the rest of the economy? Also in this episode: Financial market predictions fall short of real-life crude oil costs, airlines face an aircraft technician shortage, and social media is in the midst of a bean craze. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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