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.


