New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to make his debut on an international podcast, as renowned American podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman in a post on social media platform X announced that he will host him at the end of February. Fridman also shared his excitement about talking to PM Modi and visiting India.
Fridman’s post on X read: “I will be doing a podcast with Narendra Modi (@narendramodi), Prime Minister of India, at the end of February. I’ve never been to India, so I’m excited to finally visit and experience many facets of its vibrant, historic culture and its amazing people as fully as I can.”
I will be doing a podcast with Narendra Modi (@narendramodi), Prime Minister of India, at the end of February.
I’ve never been to India, so I’m excited to finally visit and experience many facets of its vibrant, historic culture and its amazing people as fully as I can.
— Lex Fridman (@lexfridman) January 18, 2025
Likely delve into India’s role in technology
Fridman has hosted bigwigs like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg on his podcast. During his conversation with PM Modi, he will most likely delve into India’s role in technology, AI, and digital governance. The discussions are likely to focus on initiatives such as Digital India and Make in India, as well as the country’s advancements in artificial intelligence.
PM Modi recentally appeared on another podcast People by WTF, hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. During the two-hour session, Modi shared personal anecdotes, leadership philosophies, and insights into the country’s technological evolution.
Who is Lex Fridman?
Russian born Fridman moved to the US with his family when he was 11. He earned a Ph.D. in AI from MIT, specialising in machine learning, autonomous vehicles, and human-robot interaction.
Before podcasting, Fridman worked as a research scientist at MIT, focusing on AI and autonomous systems. His collaborations with companies like Tesla helped advance autonomous driving technologies.
Since 2018, Fridman’s eponymous podcast has gained global acclaim for its deep, philosophical conversations. With over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers, he’s recognised for his calm and thoughtful interviewing style, blending technical insights with human stories.
