The podcast episodes discuss the issue of bias in AI systems, particularly in language models and medical applications like cancer screenings.

For example, The Daily episode examines the controversy surrounding Google's AI chatbot Gemini, which faced backlash for appearing to avoid depicting white people, fueling accusations of liberal bias. The Marketplace Tech episode explores the concerns surrounding the accuracy, transparency, and ethical implications of using AI for medical diagnoses, including the potential for biases or errors.

The podcasts also cover how businesses and policymakers are working to address AI bias through techniques like responsible AI governance, bias testing, and precision regulation.