Who is Lex Fridman? American podcaster set to release 'epic' 3-hour 'powerful' podcast with PM Modi on Sunday

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Lex Fridman, the American podcaster and AI researcher, has announced that his “epic 3-hour podcast conversation” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on The Lex Fridman Podcast initially scheduled for February, is set to be released on March 16, Sunday.
Calling it one of the “most powerful conversations” of his life, Fridman took to X sharing an image of himself shaking hands with PM Modi stating: “I had an epic 3-hour podcast conversation with @narendramodi, Prime Minister of India. It was one of the most powerful conversations of my life.”
The “podcast should be published tomorrow (Sunday) around 8am EST / 5:30pm IST,” he wrote in a separate post specifying the release timing on Saturday.

PM Modi responded: “It was indeed a fascinating conversation with @lexfridman, covering diverse topics including reminiscing about my childhood, the years in the Himalayas and the journey in public life. Do tune in and be a part of this dialogue!”
Fridman is set to engage in a conversation with PM Modi, covering a wide range of topics, including reflections on his childhood, his time in the Himalayas, and his journey in public life.
This marks PM Modi’s second podcast appearance, following his earlier participation in People by WTF, presented by Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha.

Who is Lex Fridman?

Lex Fridman is a distinguished artificial intelligence researcher, podcaster, and social media influencer known for his thought-provoking discussions on science, technology, philosophy, and global affairs.
Born on 1983 in Chkalovsk, Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (now part of Uzbekistan), Fridman moved to Chicago at the age of 11 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
He pursued higher education at Drexel University, earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science in 2010, followed by a PhD in electrical and computer engineering in 2014.
Fridman began his professional career at Google in 2014, where he worked on AI-driven identity authentication.
However, his passion for research led him to academia, and in 2015, where he joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a Research Scientist specialising in artificial intelligence and human-robot interaction.
Over the past decade, he has focused on human-centered artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of autonomous vehicles and human-robot interaction.
In 2018, Fridman launched The Lex Fridman Podcast, initially focusing on AI before expanding into a broader intellectual platform covering politics, philosophy, war, space exploration, and consciousness.
His podcast has featured in-depth conversations with some of the world’s most influential figures, including US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and psychologist Jordan Peterson.
He has also interviewed controversial figures such as rapper Kanye West, whose appearance sparked significant public debate.
Beyond academia and podcasting, Fridman holds a first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, showcasing his dedication to martial arts.
He is also an influential figure on social media, commanding a large following on platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter), where he shares insights on technology, society, and human nature.
With millions of listeners worldwide, Fridman’s podcast has become a leading platform for exploring critical global issues.
Fridman’s visit to India marks his first trip to the country, and he has expressed excitement about immersing himself in its rich culture and history.