Will.i.am to teach agentic AI course at Arizona State University in 2026
Will.i.am to teach agentic AI course at Arizona State University in 2026

Will.i.am to teach agentic AI course at Arizona State University in 2026

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Music superstar and tech innovator will.i.am will join Arizona State University (ASU) as a professor of practice to teach a new 15-week AI course called "The Agentic Self" starting in spring 2026 at ASU's Los Angeles campus. The course aims to combine foundational AI knowledge with creativity and ethical considerations, equipping students to develop personalized AI companions and prepare for AI-driven job markets. This initiative is part of ASU's broader AI strategy to innovate education and enhance digital fluency, supported by collaborations with NVIDIA and the FYI.AI platform. ASU President Michael Crow emphasized the importance of readying graduates for an evolving workforce shaped by AI. Will.i.am described the professorship as a new chapter in his life, linking it to his ongoing efforts in STEM education and empowerment. Additionally, will.i.am is expanding his AI education mission globally through a UN-Google initiative training marginalized youth in Africa.

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