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 be trending on TikTok. And to do that, you have to actually unlock the code to that matrix. If that's what you're all about.” [hustle]If so, 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)
“People at risk from AI in music” [industry] Managers, label executives, financial auditors, lawyers. If you look at the money being invested [in]To make these systems more advanced, Microsoft offers Co-Pilot [the company’s AI assistant]. And there's nothing to slow down how great it will be in version 8 in 2025. And it will be used in all kinds of industries,” he said.
“There is no AI army or fleet responsible for music.”[ing] We cover everything from co-pilot to sales representative level. So musicians and hyper-creatives are fine. We will use AI to reinvent and create entirely new industries with AI. ”
He added: “Right now, AI works well with everything we create and can imitate it. But AI doesn't make things exist that don't 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, where it reminded him of his own experiences promoting music and improvising material, and was inspired by something We created a connection with the app's own AI persona to do 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, principals, artists, and creative staff would jam and create poems and songs. Because that's what songs and creative endeavors really are. [are] About. It’s about this discovery process, for example,” he said.
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 adds, “It's a different way of digesting 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, “No matter what it says, it's not some important wall. A lot of people feel what they read on social media and Twitter, or what they see in posts.” [and think] “It must be real. Well, it has to be [have] It was real. Look. It's becoming a trend. ”No, brother. Those are mother bots. You just think you're talking to a fucking human. ”
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.'' Know what you're talking about and use it in your research. [what I] Be careful because they are having fun with it,” said 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—“
