AI With Friends

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!

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April 9, 2025 80 mins

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🎙️ 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 indust...

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🎙️ 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 le...

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🎙️ 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 indust...

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🎙️ 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 le...

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February 26, 2025 83 mins

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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 innovation to industry leadership. E...

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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.

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- Economic Impact of Generative...

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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 conversation shifts to Nvidia's Fugato...

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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 revolutionize workflows. They also tackle...

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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 also delve into the innovative stra...

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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 Google's Project Jarvis and Op...

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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 also explore OpenAI's venture int...

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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 threats to artists. They also touch o...

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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 transportation and Tesla’s prod...
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 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 data centers, driven by A...

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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-Powered Smart Glasses and Privacy Co...
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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. Next, we explore Spotify’s new AI-...

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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 coding to social media. Speaking of...

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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 supercharge Alexa, and OpenAI’s staggerin...

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