Lex Fridman

Extracted Attributes

• Education

  PhD in Computer Science, Drexel University (2014)

• Full Name

  Alexei Fridman

• Birth Date

  1983-08-15

• Birth Place

  Buston, Tajikistan (formerly Chkalovsk, Tajik SSR)

• Citizenship

  United States

• Doctoral Thesis

  Learning of Identity from Behavioral Biometrics for Active Authentication

• Fields of Study

  Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Personal Robotics

• Current Residence

  Texas, USA (as of February 2024)

• YouTube Subscribers

  4.88 million (as of December 2025)

Timeline

• Born in Chkalovsk, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1983-08-15

• Completed PhD at Drexel University with a thesis on behavioral biometrics. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2014-01-01

• Launched the Artificial Intelligence Podcast, which later became the Lex Fridman Podcast. (Source: Times of India)

  2018-01-01

• Appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, significantly increasing his public profile. (Source: Wikiversity)

  2018-10-23

• Authored an MIT study on Tesla driver focus that was praised by Elon Musk but criticized by AI experts. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2019-01-01

• Transitioned to an unpaid role at MIT AgeLab. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2019-01-01

• Rebranded his podcast to 'The Lex Fridman Podcast'. (Source: Times of India)

  2020-01-01

• Became a research scientist at the MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS). (Source: Wikipedia)

  2022-01-01

• Reported to be living in Texas while remaining employed by MIT. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2024-02-01

Lex Fridman

Alexei "Lex" Fridman (; born 15 August 1983) is an American computer scientist and podcaster. Since 2018, he has hosted the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he interviews notable figures from various fields such as science, technology, sports, the arts, and politics. Fridman rose to prominence in 2019 after Elon Musk praised a study Fridman authored at MIT, which concluded that drivers remained focused while using Tesla's semi-autonomous driving system. The study was not peer-reviewed and was criticized by AI experts. That year Fridman transitioned to an unpaid role at MIT AgeLab, and since 2022 has worked as a research scientist at the MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS). As of February 2024, Fridman lives in Texas and is employed at MIT.

Web Search Results

• Lex Fridman - Wikipedia

  Alexei "Lex" Fridman (/ˈfriːdmən/; born 15 August 1983) is an American computer scientist and podcaster. Since 2018, he has hosted the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he interviews notable figures from various fields such as science, technology, sports, the arts, and politics. Fridman rose to prominence in 2019 after Elon Musk praised a study Fridman authored at MIT, which concluded that drivers remained focused while using Tesla's semi-autonomous driving system. The study was not peer-reviewed and was criticized by AI experts. That year Fridman transitioned to an unpaid role at MIT AgeLab, and since 2022 has worked as a research scientist at the MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS). As of February 2024, Fridman lives in Texas and is employed at MIT. [...] 1. ^ Fridman, Lex (25 December 2024). "Lex Fridman's post". Facebook. 2. ^ Fridman, Lex [@lexfridman] (15 August 2023). "Thank you for the birthday wishes! I got to celebrate it with amazing friends, including @elonmusk @joerogan and @hubermanlab, all who have brought so much fun, wisdom, and joy into my life. I'm truly grateful for this beautiful journey, and the love & kindness I've gotten along the way. Thank you for everything. I love you all!" (Tweet "Tweet (social media)")). Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023 – via Twitter. [...] | Lex Fridman | | Fridman in 2018 | | Born | Alexei Fridman (1983-08-15) 15 August 1983 (age 42) Chkalovsk, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union (now Buston, Tajikistan) | | Education | Drexel University (BS, MS, PhD) | | Occupations | Computer scientist podcaster writer | | Scientific career | | Fields | Artificial intelligence, computer science | | Institutions | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (non-faculty) | | Thesis | Learning of Identity from Behavioral Biometrics for Active Authentication (2014) | | Doctoral advisor | Moshe Kam, Steven Weber | | | | YouTube information | | Channel | Lex Fridman | | Genres | Talk technology | | Subscribers | 4.88 million | | Views | 855 million | | Last updated: 7 December 2025 | | | | | | Website | lexfridman.com |

• Lex Fridman: From MIT scientist to global podcast icon - Times of India

  The rise of the Lex Fridman Podcast In 2018, Fridman ventured into the world of podcasting, initially launching the Artificial Intelligence Podcast, which later evolved into The Lex Fridman Podcast in 2020. What began as a podcast focused on AI and technology has transformed into a global platform for discussions on a wide range of topics, from science and philosophy to politics and culture. Fridman's unique ability to engage with his guests empathetically and thoughtfully has attracted a diverse array of high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and world leaders such as US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [...] The recent release of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's podcast with renowned MIT scientist and AI researcher, Lex Fridman, garnered significant attention globally. During their 3-hour conversation, the two discussed a broad range of topics, including PM Modi's childhood, his experiences in the Himalayas, and his journey into public life. But the spotlight also shone on the man behind the microphone, Lex Fridman—an academic, researcher, and podcaster who has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of technology and intellectual discourse. [...] The appeal of Fridman's podcast lies in his approach—his interviews are often characterised by long, in-depth conversations that allow guests to express themselves freely. This conversational style has contributed to the podcast's rise in popularity, with millions of listeners tuning in. As of 2024, the podcast has garnered 3.6 million subscribers, a remarkable feat in the world of independent media. Fridman's influence in the world of tech and beyond

• Lex Fridman - Age, Bio, Family | Famous Birthdays

  popular trending video trivia random Source License # Lex Fridman Podcast Host Birthday August 15, 1983 Birth Sign Leo Birthplace Russia Age 42 years old #17,781 Most Popular ## About Podcast host best known as a computer scientist who specializes in researching artificial intelligence, personal robotics, and autonomous vehicles. He is a research affiliate and lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but he began his career at Google. He is popular for The Lex Fridman podcast and for his Lex Fridman YouTube account, where he discusses issues at the intersection of science, technology, politics, and history. ## Before fame

• Digital Media Concepts/Lex Fridman - Wikiversity

  Lex has a very prominent YouTube channel with over 1.5 million subscribers and he posts videos/podcast about many different subjects but with emphasis on guests' strengths. His claim to fame was in October 23 2018 when Joe Rogan did a podcast with him. His podcast is on various sites like Spotify ,Google and Apple podcasts some of the bigger guests he interviewed included David Fravor, Vitalik Buterin, Elon Musk, Dan carlin, Sam Harris and Mark Zuckerberg. He has recently announced that he will soon be interviewing people of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin soon. In almost every podcast Lex has always worn his signature suit and buzz cut. He likes to talk about topics that include anything, so no matter what the viewers level of education is they would be able to understand what is going on. [...] 1. ↑ "Courses he has done". Retrieved 2022-02-25. 2. ↑ "Who Elon Musk is". Retrieved 2022-02-25. 3. ↑ "Who Joe Rogan is". Retrieved 2022-02-25. 4. ↑ "Who Jack Dorsey is". Retrieved 2022-02-25. 5. ↑ "Proof of his education". Retrieved 2022-02-25. 6. ↑ "Lex Fridman (MIT) Wikipedia, Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Family, Facts". Starsgab. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2022-03-04. 7. ↑ #1188 - Lex Fridman, 2018-10-24, retrieved 2022-02-25 8. ↑ "Lex Clips - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2022-03-06. 9. ↑ Comfortably Numb Solo | Pink Floyd Cover by Lex Fridman, retrieved 2022-03-06 10. ↑ "Lex Fridman Wiki, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More". Biographied.com. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2022-02-25. 11. ↑ Black Belt Speech | Lex Fridman, retrieved 2022-03-06 [...] Create a book Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikimedia Commons Wikipedia Wikiquote Wikidata item Appearance From Wikiversity < Digital Media Concepts ## Introduction [edit | edit source] Alexei "Lex" Fridman is a Ukrainian born computer scientist who makes podcasts about machine learning and life, he is currently a researcher/teacher about A.I at MIT. He has made many podcasts with people like Elon Musk, Joe Rogan and even Jack Dorsey. ## Early Life and Education [edit | edit source]

• Lex Fridman Podcast - Spotify

  Video•Lex Fridman Podcast Joel David Hamkins is a mathematician and philosopher specializing in set theory, the foundations of mathematics, and the nature of infinity, and he's the #1 highest-rated user on MathOverflow. He is also the author of several books, including Proof and the Art of Mathematics and Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics. And he has a great blog called Infinitely More.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.Transcript: LEX:Feedback- give feedback to Lex: submit questions, videos or call-in: join our team: other ways to get in touch: LINKS:Joel's X: Website: Substack: MathOverflow: Papers: Books:Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics: and the Art of [...] IcelandicItaliano Italian日本語 Japaneseಕನ್ನಡ Kannada 한국어 Korean Lietuvių Lithuanian Latviešu Latvian Македонски Macedonian മലയാളംMalayalam मराठीMarathi Melayu Malay Norsk Norwegian नेपालीNepali Nederlands Dutch ଓଡ଼ିଆ Odia ਪੰਜਾਬੀPunjabi پنجابی Punjabi (Naskh)Polski PolishPortuguês do Brasil Brazilian PortuguesePortuguês European PortugueseRomână Romanian Русский Russian Slovenčina Slovak Slovenski Slovenian Srpski Serbian Svenska Swedish Kiswahili Swahili தமிழ்Tamil తెలుగుTelugu ภาษาไทย ThaiTürkçe TurkishУкраїнська Ukrainian اردو Urdu Tiếng Việt Vietnamese 简体中文 Simplified Chinese 繁體中文 (香港)Chinese (Traditional) Hong Kong 中文 Traditional Chinese IsiZulu Zulu [...] Video•Lex Fridman Podcast Irving Finkel is a scholar of ancient languages and a longtime curator at the British Museum, renowned for his expertise in Mesopotamian history and cuneiform writing. He specializes in reading and interpreting cuneiform inscriptions, including tablets from Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian contexts. He became widely known for studying a tablet with a Mesopotamian flood story that predates the biblical Noah narrative, which he presented in his book "The Ark Before Noah" and in a documentary that involved building a circular ark based on the tablet's technical instructions.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.Transcript: LEX:Feedback- give feedback

• Image

  

• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  Neuqua Valley High School

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  podcaster

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  8/15/1983

• Notable Work

  Lex Fridman Podcast

• Place Of Birth

  Buston