Maya Ackerman
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Maya Ackerman has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Talks at Google (Dec 2025). Maya Ackerman was the main speaker on the "Creative Machines: AI, Art & Us" episode of Talks at Google, where she discussed her research in generative AI and her startup, Wave AI. She emphasized the importance of 'humble, creative machines' that support human creators. Ackerman also recommended Midjourney as her preferred image generator and shared insights from her collaborations with Robert Keller and James Morgan.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Talks at Google |
| Role | Professor; AI researcher; entrepreneur |
| Affiliation | Wave AI (founder); academia (professor; previously San Jose State University per transcript) |
Which podcasts has Maya Ackerman appeared on?
Maya Ackerman came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Talks at Google.
What is Maya Ackerman mentioned alongside?
Maya Ackerman is most often mentioned alongside Wave AI, Midjourney and James Morgan.
Founded: Wave AI
Recommends: Midjourney
Worked with: James Morgan, Robert Keller
Affiliated with: San Jose State University, Google LLC