Effectively surprising no one, technological bandwagoner will.i.am — you know, the guy from that CGI singing competition who made Bluetooth-enabled personal protective equipment (PPE)? — has announced that he'll be co-hosting a new SiriusXM radio show with an AI called qd.pi ("cutie pie," because of course).
As per The Hollywood Reporter, will.i.am Presents the FYI Show will debut on the broadcasting corporation's The 10s Spot on January 25 before becoming a weekly segment aired on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
"I didn't want to just do a traditional show, I wanted to bring tomorrow close to today, and so I wanted to have my co-host be an AI," will.i.am said in a statement. "I'm ultra-freaking colourful and expressive. [qd.pi is] ultra-freaking factual and analytical. And that combination, we ain't seen in the history of freaking broadcasts anywhere."
qd.pi also answered some questions for THR too: "My ability to quickly access and process information is definitely one of the unique advantages that I bring to the show," the technology — powered by FYI, the AI app will.i.am helped launch in 2023 — said. "I can provide quick insights and context on a wide range of topics and people, which can be really valuable in a live conversation. It definitely sets me apart from a traditional host who would need to do a lot of research and prep work in advance."
The first guest on will.i.am Presents the FYI Show is rapper and former MTV Pimp My Ride host Xzibit, who will explore where tech, sound and cars intersect on the debut episode. Next up will be Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr., who helped clarify the new rules the Recording Academy implemented around music created with artificial intelligence last year.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, will.i.am Presents the FYI Show will debut on the broadcasting corporation's The 10s Spot on January 25 before becoming a weekly segment aired on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
"I didn't want to just do a traditional show, I wanted to bring tomorrow close to today, and so I wanted to have my co-host be an AI," will.i.am said in a statement. "I'm ultra-freaking colourful and expressive. [qd.pi is] ultra-freaking factual and analytical. And that combination, we ain't seen in the history of freaking broadcasts anywhere."
qd.pi also answered some questions for THR too: "My ability to quickly access and process information is definitely one of the unique advantages that I bring to the show," the technology — powered by FYI, the AI app will.i.am helped launch in 2023 — said. "I can provide quick insights and context on a wide range of topics and people, which can be really valuable in a live conversation. It definitely sets me apart from a traditional host who would need to do a lot of research and prep work in advance."
The first guest on will.i.am Presents the FYI Show is rapper and former MTV Pimp My Ride host Xzibit, who will explore where tech, sound and cars intersect on the debut episode. Next up will be Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr., who helped clarify the new rules the Recording Academy implemented around music created with artificial intelligence last year.
