Simon Cowell and Will.i.am 'to launch hunt for new Bill Gates' Will.i.am, a singer with the Black Eyed Peas and coach on BBC1's The Voice, has claimed he will be work with Mr Cowell on the show to give young people a chance "to express themselves" in science and maths. Will.i.am is the "director of creative innovatiopn" for Intel and has previously spoken about wanting to launch a technology programme for tech-minded people. He has also expressed interest in using technology to enhance his own work. Last year he discussed staging a virtual Black Eyed Peas concert, attended by thousands of avatars. It's likely the new spin-off show will be based in the UK, although when the programme will be filmed and aired is unclear.