During the pandemic, will.i.am noticed how broken creative collaboration was. Tools like email, Zoom, and Dropbox made it hard for creators to stay organized and integrated. Determined to find a better way, he built FYI.AI, a generative AI platform that helps creators collaborate, share data securely, and manage their projects all in one place. In this episode, will.i.am shares how artificial intelligence is powering a new era where creativity, inclusion, and technology redefine entrepreneurship and artistic expression.
In this episode, Hala and will.i.am will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:04) His Early Life and Creative Roots
(08:13) The Power of a Growth Mindset in Success
(11:19) What Being a Futurist Means to Him
(17:08) How AI Is Shaping the Future of Innovation
(23:39) Building FYI.ai: AI-Powered Creative Collaboration
(37:18) Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Creativity in Music
(42:52) Why He’s Optimistic About AI in Action
(46:06) Advocating Diversity and Inclusion in AI
will.i.am is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He is a seven-time Grammy award-winning founding member of the musical group the Black Eyed Peas. Beyond music, he is a dedicated futurist and technologist, who has invested in and advised several major technology companies. Most recently, he founded FYI.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to optimize collaboration and digital ownership for the creator economy.
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