AI With Friends

About AI With Friends

Welcome to AI With Friends, your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts bring diverse expertise—from AI strategy and tech innovation to industry leadership. Every week, they break down the latest AI trends, interview top experts, and simplify complex concepts for AI enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals alike. Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou combine their unique perspectives, whether it’s Marlon’s collaborations with tech giants, Adrian’s leadership in global entertainment engineering, or Sekou’s cloud systems expertise. Together, they make AI insights accessible, actionable, and exciting. Tune in live on LinkedIn every Wednesday at 10:00 AM ET, or catch us on all major podcast platforms. Here’s what you’ll get: Cutting-edge insights from AI leaders Real-world applications of AI technology A vibrant community of forward-thinkers If you're ready to stay ahead of AI trends or spark your next big idea, join us each week for an hour of engaging, thought-provoking content. Subscribe now and become part of the future of AI with AI With Friends!

Publisher

AI With Friends LLC

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Sept 2024

Latest episode

13 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Aug 2025

   AI With Friends S2E13: GPT-5 Reality Check, Perplexity's $34.5B Chrome Bid, and GitHub's AI Leadership Shakeup 🤖

   Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the mixed reactions to OpenAI's highly anticipated GPT-5 release, questioning whether it lives up to the hype or represents a missed opportunity to dominate the AI coding space. **Key Topics:** • GPT-5 honest review: Router system confusion and the "eager puppy" problem • Why OpenAI may have missed their chance to crush Claude in coding • Perplexity's shocking $34.5 billion unsolicited bid for Google Chrome • GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke stepping...

2. 

   13 Aug 2025

   AI With Friends S2E11: Teen AI Companions, Claude's Usage Limits, and OpenAI's 2.5 Billion Daily Prompts 🤖

   Send us a text This episode covers the rise of AI companions among teenagers, Claude's controversial usage limitations, and OpenAI's massive infrastructure scaling to handle billions of daily requests. **Key Topics:** • 72% of US teens have tried AI companions - the shift from tools to lifestyle integration • Grok's controversial anime companions and the ethics of AI relationships for teens • Claude Code's secret usage limits frustrating developers and enterprise users • OpenAI's 2.5 billion...

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   28 Jul 2025

   The $10 Billion AI Arms Race - XAI, Oracle's Rise, and the End of Free Data 💰

   Send us a text AI With Friends S2E9: The $10 Billion AI Arms Race - XAI, Oracle's Rise, and the End of Free Data 💰 This episode covers the most significant AI funding and infrastructure developments of the year. From Elon Musk's massive XAI funding round to Oracle's emergence as a major cloud player, we break down what these moves mean for the future of AI. **Key Topics:** • Elon Musk's XAI raises $10 billion - breaking down the competitive landscape • OpenAI and Oracle's Stargate partnersh...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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