PM Modi’s podcast with Lex Friedman to be out today at 5:30 PM. Who is he? Internet awaits, ‘going to be iconic’

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In a post on X, Narendra Modi wrote, “PM @narendramodi x @lexfridman An EXCLUSIVE Podcast! LIVE at 05:30 PM.”

Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi took to X, calling the podcast a “fascinating conversation” that touched on a wide range of topics.

Meanwhile, Fridman, who is also an AI researcher, described the podcast as “one of the most powerful conversations” of his life.

Meanwhile, Fridman, who is also an AI researcher, described the podcast as “one of the most powerful conversations” of his life.

Who is Lex Fridman?

Born in 1983 in what is now Tajikistan and raised in Moscow during the final years of the Soviet Union, Lex Fridman’s family immigrated to the United States when he was a child.

Lex Fridman is an American computer scientist, AI researcher, and host of the popular Lex Fridman Podcast, which he has been running since 2018.

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With 4.8 million subscribers and over 820 million views on his YouTube channel, Fridman has built a strong online presence. He interviews prominent figures from science, technology, sports, and politics.

Fridman has been a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) since 2015, specializing in human-robot interaction.

In 2019, Fridman gained attention when Elon Musk praised his MIT study, which suggested that drivers remained focused while using Tesla’s semi-autonomous system. However, the study faced criticism from AI experts and was criticized for lacking peer review.

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His podcast covers a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, global politics, cryptocurrency, productivity, and technology.

Internet awaits

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to tune in to his podcast interview with Lex Fridman to be broadcast today. In a social media post, Mr Modi said he had a fascinating conversation with Mr Fridman, who hosts the Lex Fridman Podcast,” said a user on X.

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Another user said, “PM Narendra Modi has never done a podcast with Indian YouTubers, but he’s sitting down for a 3-hour conversation with Lex Fridman, one of the biggest global podcast hosts. Expect deep dives into AI, technology, geopolitics, India’s future, and leadership. This is going to be an iconic episode!”