a16z's Sonal Chokshi: in the AI age, taste comes down to materials intelligence (MQ)
every · x · 2026-10-29
Sonal Chokshi argues that taste in the AI era may hinge on materials intelligence—appreciation of the raw materials and techniques behind finished work. As AI commoditizes surrounding work, materials carry human expertise accumulated over centuries, from textiles to enamel techniques.
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