Ep. 5 AI, Humans, and Creativity: Build Your Creative Edge

Is the next chart-topping song or gallery piece going to come from a human or machine? In this episode of Beyond Evolution, co-hosts Jess and Mario sit down with Dr. Maya Ackerman - CEO & Co-founder of WaveAI and author of Creative Machines: AI, Art and Us. We unpack the exhilarating frontier where AI meets creativity.

We divulge:

• Origin Story: how Maya bridged computer science, music theory, and generative AI to help millions of creators through WaveAI.

• AI in Practice: real-world tools like Midjourney and Custom GPT “critic bots,” that can amplify your songwriting, design, and storytelling.

• Human + Machine Strategy: why “hallucinations” aren’t glitches but gateways to fresh ideas - if you keep your intuition in the driver’s seat.

• Ethics & Economics: why bold entrepreneurs must fight for human-centric tech.

• Looking Ahead: new genres, live experiences, and the role of human creators in the next 5–10 years.

Whether you’re a musician, designer, or curious human, you’ll learn how to leverage AI for creativity without losing the magic that makes art human.

Press play, ground yourself with our mindful moment, and discover how to stay audaciously creative in an AI-powered world.

 

Associated Links:

Maya Ackerman's New Book: - ⁠Creative Machines: AI, Art and Us⁠

Maya Ackerman Site: ⁠https://maya-ackerman.com/ ⁠

Wave AI: ⁠https://wave-ai.net/⁠

Beyond Evolution IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beyondevolutionpodcast/⁠