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

Summary

will.i.am discusses how AI is reshaping music, artists' rights, and the value of human creativity. He argues that licensing copyrighted music for AI training is a necessary solution and that streaming platforms undervalue music. He also predicts a premium for live human experiences like concerts and sports, while saying AI bands will emerge and the music industry is not doomed.

• will.i.am says artists have the right to control and license their music for AI training.
• He argues licensing copyrighted music is a solution for AI models trained without compensation.
• He says streaming platforms like Spotify undervalue recordings and copyrights.
• He expects a premium on human lived experiences such as live concerts and live sports.
• He predicts AI bands will sound great and people will still attend live performances.
• He concludes the music industry is not doomed because human-made experiences remain valuable.