Author, AI Pioneer, CEO & Professor Maya Ackerman

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series! On this episode, we talk with Author, AI Pioneer, CEO & Professor Maya Ackerman. A trailblazer in generative AI and human–machine creativity, Maya is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Santa Clara University and the Co-Founder & CEO of WaveAI, one of the earliest generative AI startups serving millions of creators worldwide. Since 2014, she has been researching generative models for text, music, and art, while championing human-centered AI as a tool to elevate creativity. Her forthcoming book, Creative Machines: AI, Art and Us (Wiley, October 2025), outlines her bold vision for how humanity can thrive in the age of generative AI. This is a powerful and timely story you won’t want to miss.More on Maya → https://maya-ackerman.com/For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                 https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.