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!
Episodes
24 episodes
AI With Friends S2E13: GPT-5 Reality Check, Perplexity's $34.5B Chrome Bid, and GitHub's AI Leadership Shakeup 🤖
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...
AI With Friends S2E11: Teen AI Companions, Claude's Usage Limits, and OpenAI's 2.5 Billion Daily Prompts 🤖
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...
The $10 Billion AI Arms Race - XAI, Oracle's Rise, and the End of Free Data 💰
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 rou...
SEO is Dead, Long Live GEO - The Future of Search & 50% of Jobs at Risk
This episode dives into the seismic shift happening in digital marketing and the future of work. We break down Andreessen Horowitz's groundbreaking GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) framework and what it means for businesses still stuck in t...
"AI Love Island" - The Windsurf Drama, Vibe Coding, and 9,000 Jobs Gone 💔
AI With Friends S2E10: "AI Love Island" - The Windsurf Drama, Vibe Coding, and 9,000 Jobs Gone 💔This episode covers the wildest AI startup saga of the year - we're calling it "AI Love Island" because of the drama, betrayal, and billion-...
Replit's Bold Claims, Google's Veo 3, and the Future of AI Coding 🤖
AI With Friends S2E7In this episode, we dive deep into the controversy surrounding Replit's CEO and their bold claims about AI replacing CTOs. We test Google's new Veo 3 video generation tool and discuss the limitations AI video mode...
OpenAI Raises $40B Apple Boosts Vision Pro with AI
🎙️ 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, Sen...
AI with Friends | S2E5: | Navigating AI’s Frontier!
🎙️ 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 ...
AI With Friends | S2:E4 | AI Innovation Power Shift
🎙️ 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, Sen...
AI With Friends - Season 2 | Humane’s Fall, Grok 3’s Rise & MSFT Quantum AI
🎙️ 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 ...
Season 2: Welcome Back!
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...
EP13: Generative AI's Trillion-Dollar Impact, Meta's Election Misinformation, Anthropic's Protocol
In this episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery and Adrian Green explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, offering insights into its latest developments and challenges. From the economic impact of gene...
EP12: AI's Next Wave – OpenAI's Operator, Nvidia's Music Venture & Uber's Training Push
In this episode, hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green explore the latest in artificial intelligence, starting with OpenAI's ambitious plans for computer-using agents—set to redefine user interaction by 2025. They discuss the po...
EP11: Agentic AI Unleashed – Nvidia’s Nemo, Google’s Gemini, and AI’s Role in Hollywood
Join hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green in "AI with Friends," a dynamic podcast where tech meets everyday life. This episode kicks off with a lively discussion on the impact of AI on the job market, drawing insights from Seko...
EP10: Generative AI Arms Race: Hackers vs. Defenders + Adobe's Big Bet on "Commercially Safe" AI
In this engaging episode, hosts Adrian and Marlon explore the dynamic world of AI, focusing on its impact on various industries. They discuss Adobe's latest AI video tools, highlighting their potential to revolutionize video editing and creatio...
EP9: Anthropic & Meta's Defense AI, Google’s Jarvis Leak, UMG’s Music AI, & AI Revives Folklore
In this lively episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green engage in a lively discussion on the intersection of AI and various industries. They explore Anthropic's partnership with Palantir and AWS to enh...
EP8: Waymo’s Expansion, Meta’s NotebookLLama, OpenAI's Chip Plans & Tesla’s Autopilot Race
In this lively episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green dive into a range of tech topics, from the challenges of autonomous driving to the latest in AI advancements. The tri...
EP7: AI Photoshop War, Claude.AI Controls PC, Apple’s AI Push, A16z GPU Move, & Humane's Price Cut
In this episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon and Adrian dive into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its implications. They explore the integration of Pinecone databases and vector databases, discussing their significance in the ...
EP6: Tesla's Cybercab, Wendy's AI Drive-Thru, Google's Nuclear Deal, Agentic AI with Rabbit & Swarm
In Episode 6 of AI With Friends, we explore the latest developments in technology and AI:Tesla's Cybercab and Robovan Unveiled: We break down Tesla's "We, Robot" event, where Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, a two-...
EP5: Microsoft’s Nuclear Power Deal, Google’s NotebookLM, Port Automation Strike, and AI’s Legal Showdowns
In Episode 5 of AI With Friends, Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou dive into the most recent and intriguing developments in AI and energy:- Microsoft’s Bold Move into Nuclear Energy: We break down Microsoft’s groundbreaking partnership wi...
EP4: OpenAI’s DevDay, AI-Powered Smart Glasses, OpenAI Record Fundraising and AI Workforce
In Episode 4 of AI With Friends, hosts Marlon, and Sekou discuss the latest breakthroughs and discussions in the world of artificial intelligence.OpenAI's DevDay Announcements: We explore the exciting launch of OpenAI’...
EP3: Meta’s AR Glasses, OpenAI Voice Mode, Amazon AI Shopping Assistant, Spotify AI Playlists, Audible’s AI Narrators
In Episode 3 of AI With Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the week’s hottest AI trends! Join Marlon and Adrian as they break down Meta’s latest AR Glasses announcement and how it’s shaping the future of augmented reali...
EP2: OpenAI o1, Slack AI Agents, AI Automations, AI Second Brain, Intel + AWS, AI-Focused VC Fund's
In Episode 2 of AI with Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the hottest AI topics of the week! Join Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou as we break down OpenAI’s latest bombshell—the Omni1 and Omni1 Mini—and explore how this new model is pushing AI's re...
EP1: AI Phone Agents, OpenAI’s $150B Valuation, AI in Music, Big Tech Abusing AI, Amazon + Anthropic, CA AI Bill Controversy
Are AI agents ready to take over the world—or at least your phone calls? In this episode of AI with Friends, Marlon, Sekou, and Adrian dive deep into the latest trends in AI, from hyper-realistic AI phone agents poised to revolutionize communic...