The Best AI Podcasts 2026
The AI podcasts genuinely worth following and the most insightful recent episodes — who's on, and why each is worth your time.
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Updated November 2026. GuestVine tracks every podcast appearance by notable AI figures and curates the shows and episodes genuinely worth your time — editorial picks, not paid placements.
Standout AI episodes
Why Sam Altman is against a single superintelligenceSam Altman discusses model capabilities in security, test-time compute for agents, safety challenges with superhuman AI.
This AI Expert Argues We're Underestimating AI's Productivity Impact — With Ethan MollickEthan Mollick examines why AI productivity gains haven't materialized and what organizational changes are needed.
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'Co-Existence': Where AI Belongs in Human Connection (and Where It Doesn't) | with Ethan MollickEthan Mollick explores appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI in human-centered work and relationships.
Democracy in the Age of AI (1/5): How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence LessigLawrence Lessig analyzes how AI threatens democratic institutions before reaching superintelligence levels.
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"Ni siquiera sé qué palabra lo describe": Sam Altman revela cosas impactantes sobre la IASam Altman discusses fundamental challenges in AI safety and scaling beyond current patch-based approaches.
Sam Altman on AGI, Elon Musk, ChatGPT, NeuralinkSam Altman discusses AGI timelines, his relationship with Elon Musk, and ChatGPT's development and implications.
Can We Coexist With AI? — with Ethan MollickMollick examines how AI changes work and education, identifying skills to remain valuable amid AI integration.
AI Is Smarter Than Ever. So Where’s the Revolution?Mollick explores AI's paradoxes: capability versus human cognitive development, and coexistence strategies for AI advancement.
AI podcasts worth following
Big Technology PodcastDeep-dive interviews with leading AI researchers and engineers on advancing artificial intelligence.
AI for Career SuccessPractical guidance on leveraging AI tools for professional development and career advancement.
Machine Learning: How Did We Get Here?Historical exploration of machine learning's evolution with pioneering AI researchers.
Decoder with Nilay PatelTech policy and AI's societal impact through deep-dive interviews with AI leaders.
Lex Fridman PodcastLong-form conversations exploring AI, consciousness, and technology's future with leading researchers.
Strange Loop PodcastAI breakthroughs and implications discussed with machine learning pioneers and industry experts.
StarTalk RadioScience talk show featuring AI researchers discussing intelligence and future implications.
BIMPRAXISDeep technical AI discussion with leading researchers on machine learning foundations.
Squawk PodInterviews with AI leaders on business, safety, and transformative potential.
Rapid ResponseExplores AI's societal impacts with leaders like Sal Khan and Aza Raskin.
Top AI podcast guests to follow
Seth Godin
Jaron Lanier
Ethan Mollick
Alex Stamos
Yoshua Bengio
Demis Hassabis
Lawrence Lessig
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Simon Willison
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Mustafa Suleyman
Michael Saylor
Scott Aaronson
Geoffrey Hinton
Dario Amodei
Marc Andreessen
Sam Altman
Stuart Russell
Gary Vaynerchuk
Jensen Huang
Andrej Karpathy
Rodney Brooks
Sundar Pichai
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- Reading As an Act of Resistance (Notes on Harvard’s Hum 10)
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- Stable diffusion dreams of psychedelic faces
AI podcasts — frequently asked
- What are the best AI podcasts in 2026?
- Big Technology Podcast, AI for Career Success, Machine Learning: How Did We Get Here? and others are among the standout AI podcasts right now. This guide tracks the shows genuinely focused on AI and refreshes the picks every week.
- What is a standout AI podcast episode right now?
- Sam Altman on Cheeky Pint is a recent highlight — Sam Altman discusses model capabilities in security, test-time compute for agents, safety challenges with superhuman AI. See the full list of standout AI episodes above, updated weekly.
- How are these AI podcast picks chosen?
- GuestVine tracks every podcast appearance by notable AI figures, then highlights the shows genuinely focused on AI and the most substantive recent episodes. These are editorial picks, not paid placements, and the list is refreshed every week.
- How can I keep up with new AI podcast episodes?
- Follow any guest or show and every new AI appearance is delivered to you automatically — by email or as a private feed in your podcast app. It's free, and there's no new app to check.