Hi Dan Corson
welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community!
Re: "MacBook Air goes black screen on/off"
Seems you are using quite an early version of MacOS Sonoma; updating to the latest 14.6.1 version, if possible, may be beneficial: Eg: What's new in the updates for macOS Sonoma - Apple Support (Wise to back up data first)
or
Wondering if this Apple Support article may be helpful: If your Mac starts up to a blank screen - Apple Support
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Trouble-shooting: Things you might want to check if you can use your Mac:
Check your Mac enough storage space (eg: at least 50 Gb free) in which to operate smoothly.
Check whether you have installed third-party (non-Apple) apps that may cause difficulties:
Eg: ✽ Unnecessary apps like virus-checkers, ad-blockers, cleaners, and the like (even VPN can cause issues):
try turning them off, or uninstall using uninstallers from their developers.
✽ Any necessary third-party apps should be checked for updates regularly; keep compatible with macOS.
Check the settings for ✽ how long the Mac is on before it "sleeps" if idle (pref longer time than below)
✽ how long the Mac is idle before the screen-saver starts (pref shorter time than above)
See: What to do: If your Mac sleeps or wakes unexpectedly - Apple Support
Re: "is there feedback w/ the Apple chips?"
As Apple users, like yourself, we do not get to see what feedback Apple receives on an issue;
so, unless anyone has noticed posts to the community and replies, an answer may not be possible.
( Apple's feedback webpage: Product Feedback - Apple )
All the best :-)
