will.i.am on AI, Music, Creative 'Renaissance'

Posted on 01/10/2026
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will.i.am, FYI.AI CEO and founder, discusses artificial intelligence, music rights and why artists deserve control over how their work is used. He explains how licensing could shape the future of AI training, why human-made music stills matters, and why live experiences may become even more valuable in an AI-driven world. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/h4rjoItWbb8

00:00 will.i.am on AI and the future of music
00:20 will.i.am says licensing music is a solution in the AI era
00:45 will.i.am says music is not valued like it should be
01:35 will.i.am on live experiences
01:58 will.i.am says creatives will be alright in the AI era

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