

AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical
Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell
You want to follow the AI space but it's just too much? Welcome to your favorite new show.
AI For Humans catches you up on all the AI news, tools & issues. Each week, Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell help explain exactly how this ground breaking technology will change our world. Plus, it's fun!
Don't take our word for it. Fast Company says "AI For Humans may be the most entertaining way to learn about artificial intelligence".
Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on one of today's most important emerging technologies.
New episodes every Thursday.
AI For Humans catches you up on all the AI news, tools & issues. Each week, Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell help explain exactly how this ground breaking technology will change our world. Plus, it's fun!
Don't take our word for it. Fast Company says "AI For Humans may be the most entertaining way to learn about artificial intelligence".
Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on one of today's most important emerging technologies.
New episodes every Thursday.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 38min
AI Creates New Drugs As OpenAI & NVIDIA Shuffle Billions
Discover how AI is reshaping drug design with non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, enhancing mood-targeting therapies. Tune into discussions about NVIDIA's massive funding for OpenAI and its ambitious compute infrastructure. Hear the social impact of ChatGPT, including its surprising effects on relationships. Explore breakthrough advancements in video and music generation with new AI models while contemplating the potential of an AI bubble. Plus, catch a sneak peek of the hosts' exciting new startup, AndThen!

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Sep 19, 2025 • 50min
Meta’s New $800 AI Glasses Show Us The Future… Sometimes Breaks
Discover Meta's ambitious leap into augmented reality with their new $800 Ray-Ban glasses, featuring impressive specs but some demo hiccups. Explore OpenAI's latest updates, including the powerful GPT-5 and its victories in programming competitions. Delight in creative advancements from AI tools, such as generative 3D worlds and interactive image editing. Plus, witness the resilience of robots and the creativity of AI in film-making. The future is teasingly close, and it’s all part of our simulated reality!

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Sep 12, 2025 • 51min
OpenAI Is Spending A Fortune To Get To AGI. Will They Make It?
OpenAI's jaw-dropping $300 billion deal with Oracle is set to reshape the future of AI. Competition heats up with Replit's Agent 3 showcasing impressive autonomy. Discover incredible innovations like Apple’s AirPods enabling live translation and the AI image model Seeddance 4.0. The speakers dive into the ethical dilemmas of AI communications, including safety measures for younger users. Plus, get a glimpse into urban life with delivery robots and robotic pets, all while sharing whimsy and humor around AI’s playful uses in everyday scenarios.

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Sep 5, 2025 • 45min
AI Helps Salesforce Cut 4000 Jobs. Will It Make New Ones?
Salesforce cuts 4,000 jobs was a hot topic, sparking debate about AI's impact on the workforce. The hosts humorously examined how automation might redefine employment while raising ethical concerns about worker treatment. Google’s innovative tools, like the Nano Banana and its vibecoding suite, showcased exciting new creative potentials. The podcast also explored advancements in AI robotics, with a playful demonstration of using tech in creative storytelling. Tune in for insights on the future of AI and its implications for various industries!

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Aug 29, 2025 • 54min
Google’s Nano Banana Brings Next Gen AI To The Mainstream
Discover Google's groundbreaking Nano Banana, an AI image editor that promises to transform creativity with natural language commands. Explore the comedic chaos of tech support, where hilarity meets frustration, and dive into the evolving landscape of AI, including OpenAI's voice innovations. Revel in robotics advances with heavy-lifting machines, and laugh along with the hosts' sci-fi banter. From gaming to augmented reality, this discussion highlights the playful and practical side of AI, inviting everyone to join the conversation!

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Aug 22, 2025 • 54min
Move Over OpenAI… Google Looks Ready To Take The AI Lead
Google is surging ahead in AI with innovative tools like voice-activated photo editing and real-time translation, giving them an edge in the industry. New advancements like the image editing feature 'Nano Banana' and breakthroughs in voice cloning are also highlighted. Exciting updates from OpenAI on GPT-5's capabilities are contrasted with their challenges. The whimsical side of AI is showcased through gaming innovations, while discussions on robotics touch on creative applications. Plus, a fun word-guessing game, 'Say Less', invites listener participation!

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Aug 15, 2025 • 45min
OpenAI’s GPT-5 Stumbles On The Rocky Road To AGI
The discussion dives into the rocky launch of OpenAI’s GPT-5, contrasting user reactions and its technological achievements. Highlights include a gold medal win for the new version in a programming competition and a whimsical robot designed to fold laundry. Tensions rise with Sam Altman and Elon Musk’s feud, while new projects in gaming and AI safety, especially for children, take center stage. The podcast wraps up with a humorous take on robotic nicknames, showcasing the lighter side of tech innovations.

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Aug 8, 2025 • 53min
OpenAI's GPT-5 Is Here. It's Very Good AI But Not AGI
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is now live, boasting impressive upgrades in coding, writing, and AI personalities, all while hallucinating less. Google DeepMind introduces Genie 3, hinting at the future of AI with its interactive world model. Anthropic rolls out updates to Claude Opus, while Eleven Labs ventures into music with a new model. Plus, things get spicy with xAI's Imagine AI for image and video generation. To top it off, the Unitree Hunter robot brings a thrilling, if slightly terrifying, look at robotics innovation!

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Aug 1, 2025 • 40min
OpenAI’s GPT-5 Leaks Show Us The Future (Of Next Week??)
The excitement builds for the upcoming release of GPT-5, with rumors hinting at incredible capabilities. Discussions include new AI models like Zenith and Lobster, promising breakthroughs in coding and physics simulations. Innovative tools from Runway are changing the game in video production. Comedic yet eerie experiences with autonomous laundry robots spark curiosity about future AI in our homes. Balancing humor and concern, the conversation dives into the ethics and safety of robotic tech. Will robots truly take care of us?

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Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
OpenAI Teases GPT-5 as America Goes Full 'AI Action' Mode
Excitement unfolds as OpenAI teases the upcoming GPT-5, showcasing its impressive coding capabilities and achievements in math competitions. The White House's ambitious AI Action Plan sparks discussion on innovation and environmental impact. In entertainment, AI tools revolutionize creativity, potentially reshaping the industry landscape. Humanoid robots emerge with whimsical possibilities, while digital cloning raises eyebrows in social media. Innovations in gaming bring laughter with faux legal docs and AR advancements. It's a fascinating view into a rapidly evolving AI-driven world!