AI-FRONTIERMarch 26, 20261 min read12 views

Watch James Manyika talk AI and creativity with LL COOL J.

Legendary artist LL COOL J and Google's James Manyika discuss the evolution of technology in music, from drum machines to generative AI, and the importance of preserving human creativity.

In the latest episode of our Dialogues on Technology and Society series, legendary artist LL COOL J sits down with James Manyika, Google's Senior Vice President of Research, Labs, Technology & Society. They have a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of creativity and technology.

LL reflects on his 40-year career, witnessing technology evolve from the first drum machines to generative AI. He discusses the potential of AI to democratize access for a new generation of artists, while emphasizing the importance of protecting the “divine spark” that makes creativity human. Watch the full dialogue to hear more.

Source: Google AI Blog

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