Will.i.am, best known as the frontman for the Black Eyed Peas, is making headlines for his latest tech venture into artificial intelligence. The entrepreneur recently showcased his new tech company and FYI app at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. His passion for technology was evident as he demonstrated the capabilities of the app, which includes an AI companion that can engage in conversations with users.
The summit also announced a partnership between Will.i.am’s company and Arizona State University, called FYI EDU. ASU’s president, Dr. Michael Crow, praised Will.i.am as the driving force behind this emerging technology, calling it an “infusion of spirit into an AI system.” Implementation of the technology at ASU is set to begin in the fall.
Before making it big in the music industry, Will.i.am grew up in Boyle Heights and has since returned to the community with his non-profit, i.am Angel Foundation, to provide STEAM and robotics programs for students. He believes that tomorrow’s entrepreneurs will come from underprivileged communities and is dedicated to providing opportunities for these individuals.
Will.i.am’s impressive business portfolio includes being a founding equity stakeholder in Beats Electronics and helping transform Beats By Dre™ into a global consumer electronics brand. His vision for AI is to amplify human capabilities, rather than replace them. As the theme of the summit suggests, Will.i.am is committed to ensuring that education and technology go hand-in-hand in shaping the future.
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