AI With Friends

Send 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...

Send 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...

Send 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...

Send a text 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 the SEO era. **Key Topics:** • The death of traditional SEO and rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) • Google's strategic respo...

Send a text 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-dollar heartbreak. Plus we dive deep into the reality of AI coding tools and their limitations. **Key Topics:** • The Windsur...

Send a text AI With Friends S2E7 In 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 models still face with violence and realistic content. **Key Topics:** • Replit's controversial claim that "Replit is our CTO"  • Han...

Send a text 🎙️ 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...

Send a text 🎙️ 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...

Send a text 🎙️ 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...

Send a text 🎙️ 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...

Send a text 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 at Pinterest, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts bring diverse expertise—from AI strategy and tech i...

Send a text 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 generative AI to Meta's controversial claims about election misinformation, the duo navigates through a spectrum of thought-provoking topics. Key Highligh...

Send a text 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 potential implications and competitive landscape, touching on privacy concerns and automation. Nvidia's AI Music Revolution The conversa...

Send a text 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 Sekou's experience at Afrotech. The hosts explore the evolving role of AI agents in enterprises, debating their potential to revoluti...

Send a text 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 creation. The conversation shifts to OpenAI's new model, Orion, and the challenges it faces in maintaining its competitive edge. The hosts al...

Send a text 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 enhance U.S. defense capabilities, and Meta's move to offer its AI models to government agencies. The conversation shifts to Go...

Send a text 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 trio discusses the expansion of Waymo into new markets, the potential of Tesla's autonomous vehicles, and the intriguing future of AI-driven devices. They a...

Send a text 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 AI-centric world. The conversation shifts to the impact of AI on creativity, with a focus on image manipulation and the potential thre...

Send a text 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-seater robotaxi version of the Cybertruck, and the Robovan, an autonomous bus for passengers and goods. We discuss the potential impact on autonomous...

Send a text  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 with Constellation Energy to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Find out why tech giants are turning to nuclear power to support their ever-growing d...

Send a text 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’s real-time API, discussing how it enables developers to build voice-to-voice AI applications and what this means for the future of interactive technology. AI-Powe...

Send a text 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 reality. We’ll also dig into OpenAI’s groundbreaking Voice Mode—finally giving ChatGPT a voice of its own—and discuss the ripple effects this will have across industries....

Send a text 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 reasoning to the next level. We’ll also be chatting about AI agents like Replit that are shaking up the game, transforming everything from co...

Send a text 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 communication, to AI-generated music that’s shaking up the music industry. They also discuss Amazon's recent partnership with Anthropic to supercha...