AI For Humans

Recent Episodes

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.
July 25, 2025

OpenAI Teases GPT-5 as America Goes Full 'AI Action' Mode

OpenAI’s Sam Altman dribbles out GPT-5 teases as the White House’s AI Action plan lays out exactly how all-in America is on the future of AI. Plus, SO MUCH AI NEWS.
July 18, 2025

OpenAI's New ChatGPT Agent Might've Just Stolen Your Job

OpenAI has revealed their newest product ChatGPT Agent and it can do white-collar work pretty well. Also, a whole lot more AI news and tools!
July 11, 2025

Grok 4 is Nearing AGI But... Can Elon Get Out Of The Way?

Grok 4 is remarkably good and it's raced to become the true SOTA AI model available to the public. But the recent controversy around Grok 3's offensive replies on X make us wonder exactly how much Elon Musk might be the problem.

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