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Rapid Response: Will.i.am is using AI to re-make radio

Sep 3, 2024

29:40

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Will.i.am, the iconic artist and entrepreneur, discusses his innovative approach to merging AI with media. He debunks myths around AI in music, drawing parallels to past legends like Prince. The conversation dives into his new app RAiDIO.fyi, reimagining traditional radio with interactive features. Will shares insights from his Harvard MBA, comparing developers to rappers. He emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI and reveals how innovation often arises from reinterpreting existing ideas rather than creating anew.

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Will.i.am emphasizes the transformative potential of AI in radio, making it an interactive platform rather than a passive listening experience.

His insights from Harvard underline the importance of learning from failures in entrepreneurship, equipping future business leaders with resilience and strategies for success.

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Innovating Radio with AI

The introduction of Radio.FYI signifies a transformative leap in the radio experience, blending AI technology with interactive media. Users can engage with an AI host that not only shares curated news stories but also allows for real-time conversations, creating a more engaging experience akin to a talk show. This approach redefines radio from a passive listening activity to an interactive platform, where users can pose questions and receive dynamic responses. Such innovation aims to enhance content delivery and increase engagement, offering a modern twist on traditional radio formats.

Intro

2min

Reimagining Radio: The Rise of AI-Driven Engagement

9min

Learning from Failure: Innovation Through Reimagining Ideas

2min

Reimagining Radio: AI and Creativity

5min

Navigating Music's AI Frontier

11min

Harnessing AI and Overcoming Growth Challenges

3min

While some artists complain that AI uses their music as training data, Will.i.am argues that it’s no different than Prince and Michael Jackson taking inspiration from James Brown. Will joins Rapid Response to talk about his investments in the “dawn of intelligent media,” including his new app RAiDIO.fyi — AI technology that he contends will be pre-installed in every car of the future. Will shares surprising lessons from his MBA studies at Harvard, why developers are like rappers, how he works with Mercedes, and more.

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