AI For Humans

Recent Episodes

Sept. 5, 2025

AI Helps Salesforce Cut 4000 Jobs. Will It Make New Ones?

AI is helping Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff cut 4000 jobs & we dive into how to AI-proof your career. Also, much more Nano Banana madness across the board.
Aug. 29, 2025

Google’s Nano Banana Brings Next Gen AI To The Mainstream

Google’s Nano Banana is the best AI image editor we’ve ever seen & it bodes well for the future of Gemini going forward. But even better, it’s actually useful in everyday life. Plus, MUCH more AI News!
Aug. 22, 2025

Move Over OpenAI… Google Looks Ready To Take The AI Lead

Google is pushing hard to become the leader in AI and with OpenAI's recent turbulence, they might finally have an opening to take the lead with Gemini 3 & some amazing AI tools.
Aug. 15, 2025

OpenAI’s GPT-5 Stumbles On The Rocky Road To AGI

Is this the AI slow down? OpenAI’s GPT-5’s first week was kind of rough but Sam Atlman is working on it. GPT-4o is back for those who missed it but AI might not get to the Singularity as fast as people think.
Aug. 8, 2025

OpenAI's GPT-5 Is Here. It's Very Good AI But Not AGI

OpenAI & Sam Altman dropped GPT-5 and it's pretty good! Lower-than-expected benchmarks but better-than-expected vibes have us a bit unsure of the future of the AI space.
Aug. 1, 2025

OpenAI’s GPT-5 Leaks Show Us The Future (Of Next Week??)

OpenAI’s GPT-5 is coming soon and it is…good?. Mystery models have been testing on various platforms that may show us the future of OpenAI’s newest AI & the future of the space. Also, MORE AI NEWS.

About the Hosts

Gavin Purcell

Co-Founder / Host

Gavin Purcell is an Emmy-winning Showrunner, Writer & Creative Executive with a diverse background in media, from traditional TV to the cutting-edge of media tech. Known for his work on acclaimed productions like "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" & "I Love You America!" in addition to his work at Vox Media, G4 TV and numerous other media start-ups.

Gavin has always been at the forefront of current wave of change in media, driving large brands through significant change into successful digital properties. He was responsible for taking the Late Night franchise and bringing it full force into the social media world and won a number of Emmys for this along the way.

As co-host of the podcast "AI For Humans," Gavin demystifies AI technology for the public. With a blend of creativity and curiosity, Gavin's multifaceted endeavors exemplify his dynamic and innovative approach to storytelling and technology.

Kevin Pereira

Co-Founder / Host

Producer. Host. Writer. Musician. Pickleball-Proselytizing-Trailer-Trash! Kevin Pereira has been labeled many things for good reason; he's done a lot, and some of it, rather well!

Kevin was a staple of Comcast's G4tv network for over a decade: responsible for hosting and producing over 1,500 hours of live television during his tenure. Kevin executive produced and hosted Attack of the Show, the network’s signature digital-pop-culture variety program.

Since, his production entities (Super Creative + GoodLike.Group) have created content for the likes of Magnolia, Amazon, Lionsgate, Syfy,, TBS, Discovery+, DisneyXD, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony.

He has hosted a myriad projects, from syndicated game shows (Let’s Ask America), to the official "Psych After Pshow” and Hack My Life, which can presently be seen on Max.

He has appeared multiple times on E! News, NPR’s Marketplace, and has been published in Wired magazine. Most-recently, Pereira received hundreds of likes for posting a photo of his dog on his Mother’s “Meta” page. He’s super proud of that one.

Reviews

AI for Dummies(Me)

"Love listening in every week. Always gives me fun new things to try out."

Yeet13 | Aug. 11, 2023

Best A.I Show*

"This is the best show on A.I. that I watch. Ok, it’s the only show on A.I. that I watch, but that doesn’t take anything away from it. Kevin and Gavin are amazing at discovering some of the most ridic…"

HitnRunTony | July 27, 2023

One of the best AI podcasts

"Hands down the most entertaining of all the current AI podcasts (Trust me I’ve listened to them all!) Gavin and Kevin are true professionals and it clearly shows. Not only do they never fail to crack…"

Ryan Aussie | July 12, 2023

Weird in the best way possible

"This podcast is truly unique to other AI podcasts, and I listen to a LOT. Name it, I've listened to them. I basically eat/drink/breathe tech news. I think what sets AI for Humans apart from the rest …"

RamiTheZwebti | June 14, 2024

I’m here for my Player Hater Degree

"Great show boys! I’m hooked. It’s good to see Kevin onscreen again. I was a big AOTS fan back in the before time. Gavin is quite good as well."

drj3141 | June 11, 2024

You Got Me on the Altered Carbon Reference

"But you really got me with the discussion over AI and game worlds. 1/ the fact that the netflix showrunners altered everything about envoys is a travesty. envoys are like seal team 9000 with doctora…"

Bonfire Axiom | June 4, 2024