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will.i.am: How AI Is Powering a New Era of Creativity | Artificial Intelligence | YAPClassic

Nov 21, 2025
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will.i.am
In this enlightening discussion, will.i.am, a seven-time Grammy-winning musician and AI entrepreneur, explores the intersection of creativity and technology. He discusses the disruptive impact of AI on collaborative processes and how his platform, FYI.ai, enhances creative work for artists. From his early life in LA to his vision of AI as a new renaissance, he emphasizes inclusion and the potential for underserved creators. With optimism about AI's role in shaping the future, will.i.am advocates for empathy and community empowerment in the tech landscape.
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ANECDOTE

From Mars Music To Robotics In LA

  • will.i.am sent music to Mars with NASA and used it to inspire inner-city kids about STEM.
  • He founded robotics and computer science programs that grew from 65 students to over 13,000 in LA.
INSIGHT

Early Voice Work Predicted Today's AI Wave

  • will.i.am has studied and built conversational AI and voice OS projects since the mid-2000s.
  • His early experiments prefigured today's generative tools and informed his investments in AI startups.
ADVICE

Small Teams Can Move Mountains

  • Keep startup teams small, focused and lean; small groups can build transformative tools quickly.
  • Prioritize talent and product clarity over headcount to move fast and innovate.
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