The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology Meta Replacing Creators? + Sam Altman’s Mistake & 3 Big AI Updates
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Mar 17, 2026 They dig into interactive AI visualizers and how models generate clickable diagrams. They highlight Canva’s Magic Layers and moving infographics between tools. They discuss Meta buying an AI-agent social network and whether autonomous agents could supplant human creators. They cover Sam Altman’s idea of metered intelligence and the rise of agent-driven commerce and marketing.
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Sam Altman Views Intelligence As A Metered Utility
- Sam Altman frames intelligence as a metered utility sold by token consumption, likening it to electricity or water you pay for by usage.
- The model implies API-meter economics where 'flooding the market' reduces scarcity and prices over time.
Metered AI Could Drive Users Back To Local Models
- Matt warns Sam's 'metered utility' narrative could push users to run capable models locally (like DGX, Mac Studio, or on-device apps) and avoid cloud-meter fees.
- Competition (Google, Anthropic, Meta) and local models may keep prices and centralization in check.
Jensen Huang Says EQ And Intuition Beat IQ
- Jensen Huang argues technical IQ is becoming commoditized by AI, and future value lies in EQ, empathy, and the human ability to 'see around corners.'
- He predicts the highest value roles will combine technical knowledge with intuition and interpersonal skill.