Life with Machines Why Artists Must Think Like Founders | James Andrews (Ep. 7)
Baratunde sits down with James Andrews, the Chief Innovation Artist at Creator Mode Studios, to explore the intersection of AI and the creator economy, particularly in the music industry. Drawing on his deep experience in the music world, James shares how the creative ethos of hip-hop, with its emphasis on sampling and remixing, foreshadowed the principles of AI. He sees AI not as a replacement for human artists but as a powerful tool to amplify and expand creative expression. James highlights his work with artists like King Willonius, the creator of the AI-generated hit “BBL Drizzy,” as an example of AI's potential to push creative boundaries. He also advocates for fairness and equity in the evolving AI-powered music industry, ensuring that artists' rights and ownership are protected as they embrace these new technologies, and offers some choice words for Hollywood’s business leaders. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how AI can democratize creativity and empower a new generation of innovative artists around the world.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to the show
01:22 Digital Twins and AI Innovations
02:17 Behind the Scenes and Setup
04:21 James Andrews' Journey and Ventures
09:40 Early Life and Tech Memories
15:04 AI in Music and Creative Industries
22:12 Challenges and Opportunities in AI
29:46 Hip Hop, Technology, and Innovation
35:20 Balancing Artistry and Technology
47:15 The Importance of Data Ownership in the Music Industry
48:13 The Evolution of Marketing and Insights
49:16 Web 3.0 and the Future of Artist Data Control
50:52 AI and Creative Innovation in Music
52:02 Case Study: Willonius and AI-Generated Music
56:52 Legal Challenges and the Future of AI in Music
59:37 Empowering Artists Through Blockchain and Smart Contracts
01:19:59 The Role of Education and Imagination in the AI Age
01:22:51 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Editor: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videographer and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
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