a16z: Students Should Master AI ASAP
a16z · x · 2026-07-16
a16z's @pmarca advises college students to "master AI superpowers," viewing it as a rare window of opportunity right now.
He emphasized that AI will augment human capabilities across many domains and will only grow stronger over the next 50 years. Regarding job hunting and career development, he suggests incorporating "how I use this technology" into portfolios, resumes, and interview responses, making AI proficiency a core competitive edge.
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