Google | AI & Creativity | Dialogues on Technology and Society | Ep. 9 | will.i.am and James Manyika @Google | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
How does will.i.am see the potential of AI for artists? As the Founder & CEO of FYI.AI and a multi-platinum music artist, producer, creative innovator and philanthropist, will.i.am believes AI empowers artistic expression and ideation, helping creatives and musicians bring their ideas to life.

In a conversation with James Manyika, SVP of Research, Technology & Society at Google, tune in as they discuss will.i.am’s early interest in AI, its potential to liberate creativity, the importance of a responsible approach, and why will.i.am believes that for artists, “This is their time.”

00:00 - Introductions
00:45 - will.i.am’s early vision of AI
05:22 - AI and empowering creativity
09:18 - AI as a creative partner
13:56 - will.i.am’s philanthropic work
16:11 - Getting AI right

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