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Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am to teach AI class at ASU

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In a futuristic, dark room with glowing blue and red neon lights, a large holographic screen displays an online AI class titled "THE AGENTIC SELF." The main panel shows a charismatic male professor speaking, surrounded by various AI-related data, neural networks, and a stylized human head representing an AI. Below, a grid of diverse student participants is visible in a virtual meeting. The Arizona State University (ASU) logo is also displayed. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.
This image envisions an engaging online AI class at Arizona State University, titled “The Agentic Self,” exploring the intricacies of autonomous AI. It showcases a dynamic virtual classroom where students connect from various locations, delving into cutting-edge concepts of AI’s self-governing capabilities and its implications for the future. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.

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Phoenix Business Journal

Summary

Arizona State University announced that Black Eyed Peas performer and entrepreneur will.i.am will join the faculty as a professor of practice to teach a course on artificial intelligence. Starting spring 2026, he will lead “The Agentic Self”, a 15-week class exploring how AI can serve as a creative and educational partner. The class will run through ASU’s GAME School and connect to will.i.am’s FYI.AI platform. University officials emphasise the collaboration as part of ASU’s mission to innovate teaching and help students gain fluency in emerging technologies.

Key Points

  • will.i.am joins ASU as professor of practice to teach AI.
  • Course title: “The Agentic Self”, scheduled for spring 2026.
  • Students will explore AI as tool, collaborator, and creative partner.
  • Class is hosted by ASU’s GAME School and linked to FYI.AI platform.
  • Move underscores ASU’s strategy of blending tech, industry expertise, and higher education innovation.

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https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2025/09/29/black-eyed-peas-performer-to-teach-asu-class-on-ai.html

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