The a16z Show · Sunday, August 2, 2026
NYU professor Ruby Turlough discusses how AI is reshaping communication and human relationships, noting that while people may fear AI's impact on jobs, they appreciate its practical applications in daily life. She emphasizes the need to build understanding and language around new digital behaviors enabled by evolving technology.
“There's a bit of a language issue here around what is this technology do for me versus what is the negative impact that's coming in a somewhat near potential future.”
“These are novel behaviors that did not exist two years ago or three years ago. And we need to build understanding and language around them.”
“I like to say that every novel technology leads to changes in being, communicating and belief.”