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- Milken Institute58 min
AI and Humanity: Evolution or Revolution? | Global Conference 2026
Erik Schatzker, Suzanne Dibianca, Tristan Harris, Amy Webb, will.i.am
Strategic foresight expert Amy Webb, ASU professor Will Iacovelli, and ethics founder Tristan Harris convened to argue that the current AI "arms race" threatens an "anti-human future" characterized by mass unemployment and social destabilization unless proactive governance is established. While panelists cited massive productivity gains and new job creation in sectors like Salesforce, they warned that without a modernized economic framework akin to a new Bretton Woods conference, the intelligence curse could drive 60–70% of GDP to machines while incentivizing the replacement of human labor. The group concluded that immediate implementation of dynamic incentive systems, such as contribution credits to fund social safety nets and a licensing framework for developer ethics, is essential to prevent a descent into fascism and ensure AI coexists constructively with humanity.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 31m
Michael Buble: "I Will NEVER Be Carefree Again!", Rejection, Cancer & Stealing!
Michael Bublé recounts a career defined by a decade of rejection and the strategic independence required to self-fund a demo that secured his Warner Bros. deal, ultimately achieving global success through his pivot to Southeast Asia. His trajectory shifted profoundly following his son Noah's cancer diagnosis, a crisis that dismantled his professional ego and reoriented his priorities toward faith, family, and a deliberate separation between his polished stage persona and his authentic personal identity. Currently, Bublé is leveraging his platform to explore acting, launch his Fraser & Thompson whiskey brand, and disrupt industry gatekeepers via social media, while maintaining a grounded perspective on wealth and legacy.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 35m
Busta Rhymes Finally Opens Up About His Grief, Depression & Recovery!
Hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes recounts his evolution from a Brooklyn youth navigating a strict "village" upbringing and early criminal charges to a global superstar driven by a maniacal dedication to his craft and a desire to escape poverty. The conversation details his severe health crisis in 2014, where grief and excessive substance use pushed his weight to 340 pounds and nearly caused his death, until a family intervention sparked a rigorous physical and mental rehabilitation. Now revitalized and releasing the 2024 album *Blockbuster*, Rhymes advocates for a symbiotic mentorship model where established legends actively nurture emerging talent rather than retiring from the spotlight.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 47m
Nick Cannon: How I ACCIDENTALLY Built A $1.3 Billion Business!
Nick Cannon, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, will.i.am, Stephen
Nick Cannon has transformed his early career breakthroughs under mentors like Will Smith and Jamie Foxx into a billion-dollar entertainment conglomerate centered on the *Wild 'N Out* franchise and his headphone brand. Following a life-threatening battle with kidney failure and the loss of his son, Cannon pivoted his business philosophy to prioritize IP ownership, ethical revenue, and the stewardship of young talent over transactional success. As he prepares to hand over the hosting duties of his flagship show after its 21st season, he continues to operate as an incubator for the next generation of artists while aiming to leave a legacy defined by compassion and humor.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 20m
will.i.am Opens Up: Depression, Creativity & ADHD!
Will.i.am describes his creative superpower as an involuntary biological function rooted in a Boyle Heights upbringing, while outlining his 2008 foundation's mission to equip 15,000 Los Angeles students with robotics skills to compete in an AI-dominated future. He warns that societal structures often set underfunded communities up to fail but envisions generative AI by 2030 democratizing creation to allow individuals to bypass systemic barriers and own their digital identities. Ultimately, Will.i.am advocates for leveraging these technologies to drive humanity toward love and service rather than fear, while transitioning from a hands-on performer to a financier who prioritizes family life.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The 'New' Trades: Rethinking Education for a Digital World
Rosalyn Hudnell, Troy Carter, James Shelton, Will.i.am
A diverse panel of Silicon Valley leaders, government officials, and educators convened to address critical systemic gaps in the technology sector by shifting focus from isolated diversity initiatives to a unified, global pipeline strategy. Intel announced a $300 million commitment to achieve full workforce representation within five years, while the MacArthur Foundation and White House partners detailed plans to replace rigid degree requirements with skill-based credentialing and city-based learning ecosystems. By integrating corporate resources with early youth exposure programs, the group aims to transform passive technology consumption into active creation and bridge the projected one-million-worker shortfall in the coming decade.
- Milken Institute59 min
Disruptors
Kimball Musk, Will.i.am, Ryan Cavanaugh, Abe Byrds, Nancy Liu
A diverse panel of industry disruptors including Ryan Cavanaugh, Will.i.am, Kimball Musk, Nancy Liu, and Abe Byrds outlined strategies for dismantling antiquated business models across media, entertainment, education, and biotech through radical operational simplification and direct community engagement. These leaders advocate for bypassing traditional gatekeepers to build anti-fragile organizations that prioritize tangible user value and data ownership, predicting a future where legacy firms face a median lifespan of just nine years compared to the thirty-five years of the past. The consensus emphasizes that sustainable innovation requires a fusion of technical and creative talent to solve critical societal challenges in sectors ranging from vaccine logistics to cannabis markets while resisting the traps of hype-driven valuation.