a16z's Josh Elman: social agent Hue created 'some of the most joyful moments' with an agent
xennygrimmato_ · x · 2026-11-06
On the a16z podcast, investor Josh Elman described using the social agent Hue as "probably some of the most joyful moments I've had with agents." When he and a friend told slightly different stories of how they met, the agent playfully probed both to reconcile the versions — a curiosity game that sparked real interaction. A co-guest noted the "social indirection" can actually bring people closer.
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