will.i.am believes that true artists don’t need to worry about artificial intelligence.
“The only thing you have to worry about is, are you making music to chase an algorithm?” he told FOX News Digital. “If you’re making music that’s going to trend on TikTok. And to do that, you have to actually unlock the code to that matrix. If that’s all you’re about, then AI will do a better job than that.”
The Black Eyed Peas singer believes those who are not involved in the music industry’s creative process should be worried about AI taking their jobs.
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Will.i.am said people who try to “chase the algorithm” in the music industry will be defeated by artificial intelligence. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
“The people at risk from AI in the music[industry]are managers, label executives, financial auditors, and lawyers. “Co-Pilot[the company’s AI assistant]will be amazing in version 8 in 2025 and will be used in all kinds of industries,” he said.
“We don’t have armies or AI bands that do everything to the level of co-pilots or salespeople, so musicians and hyper-creatives are fine. We’re using AI to reinvent whole new industries. , I’m going to create.” Because of it. ”
He added: “Right now, AI works well with everything we create and can imitate it. But AI doesn’t make something that doesn’t exist exist. We created the AI. So the AI is a mirror.” It shows you exactly what’s in front of you. ”
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The Black Eyed Peas singer said the people who will lose jobs to AI in the music industry will be “executives, label executives, financial auditors and lawyers.” (Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic)
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will.i.am is involved in AI-related platforms and technologies, including his app FYI, an AI-powered app designed to support creator productivity through messaging, file management tools, and content publishing. I’ve been involved for several years. We create an all-in-one experience,” the website states.
They are currently launching CONVOS, a content series where artists and creators have one-on-one conversations with AI representatives within the FYI.AI app.
“Musicians and hyper-creatives are fine. We’re going to use AI and reinvent and create whole new industries with AI.”
Inspiration came from a French series called “Colors” that will.i.am watched, which reminded him of his own experiences promoting music and improvising material, and created the uniqueness of the app. created a connection with the AI persona and did something unique.
In the new series “CONVOS,” artists such as Hit Boy will have one-on-one conversations with FYI.AI to demonstrate its abilities. (For reference)
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“[I thought]what if there was a way to do another type of performance that was conversation-based? And after the conversation, the principals, artists, and creative staff would jam and create poems and songs. The songs and the creative endeavors are about this process of discovery, because that’s what it really is.”
Will.i.am went on to say that the goal was to create more “jokes with AI.”
“When you’re talking to yourself, there’s a lot going on, but this is kind of another version of that,” he says. “You’re not talking to yourself, you’re talking to some kind of chalkboard, joke board, or mirror that allows you to see yourself in real time without having to talk weirdly out loud. ”
will.i.am explained that FYI.AI’s artificial intelligence persona helps people “joke” and be creative. (Ime Akpanudsen/Getty Images)
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Will.i.am added, “It’s a different way to digest what’s in your head. There are people who talk for a living and love to talk. It can be exhausting, you know? And in this case, it’s not an interview, it’s more like giving a piece of yourself and your intelligence back to the other person without criticizing them.”
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In the “CONVOS” episode, musicians and artists will also use FYI.AI to create lyrics and new songs, then receive feedback and suggestions to finalize the song.
And will.i.am, of course, loves what his AI app offers, saying, “You can participate and discover what the world of information has for learning.” However, we encourage people to wonder what answers and comments there are. it provides.
“Right now, AI is good at everything we create and can imitate it. But AI doesn’t make things exist that don’t exist. That’s what we do. ”
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“But at the same time, push it. Push AI… it’s not sacred,” he said.
He continued, “Whatever is written there, it’s not some precious wall. You can’t take what you read on social media or Twitter or see in a post and say, ‘It must be real.’ There are a lot of people who think, “Well, it must be real, it’s trending.” No, bro, you just think you’re talking to a shitty person.
While will.i.am is excited about what AI has to offer, he encourages everyone to “push” and question what AI is saying and showing. (Noam Garay/Getty Images, Clinton Global Initiative)
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FYI.AI says, “I know you’re talking to a fucking AI… I get it. Nobody’s lying to you. So press. Press. Press. Press to get the information. But… Don’t lather.” Note that you know what it is. And use it for research. But be careful not to get lost as they are having fun with it. ”will.i.am
“It’s someone’s art. You’ll find some truth in it. But if it’s too good to be true, push it away—“
