“If America is going to be America in the next hundred years, we have to get this right.” - Ben Horowitz

Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben take on one of the most hot button issues facing technology today: regulation and policy.

In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into why the political interests of “Big Tech” often conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and how the future of American innovation is at its most critical point. They also answer YOUR questions from X (formerly Twitter). That and more. Enjoy!

Topics Covered:
00:00:00 Teaser
00:00:38 Intro
00:02:29 Why get involved in politics now?
00:11:41 Big Tech's involvement in political process
00:21:34 Q: In what ways do you see the relationship between Silicon Valley and D.C. evolving?
00:26:07 Where we need regulation
00:29:38 Determining where politicians stand with tech
00:39:33 Future regulation and potential for destruction
00:42:19 Intersection of regulation and technology
00:48:19 Big Tech and the reality of competition
00:56:49 Q: What would happen if there was zero regulation of AI?
01:03:57 Q: How important is the development of decentralized AI and how can the U.S. retain innovation leadership?
01:12:18 Research universities and lack of AI funding
01:16:08 Bipolar tech world / U.S. Vs. China
01:31:43 Q: Are European AI companies becoming less interesting investment targets for U.S. based VC’s due to the regulatory landscape?
01:39:11 Q: What countries could be receptive to Techno-Optimism?
01:42:25 Q: Will the lobbying efforts by good-faith American crypto firms will be able to move the needle politically?
01:44:16 Thoughts on recent TikTok legislation
01:47:55 Q: How do you find common ground with groups that you can benefit from working with, but are opposed ideologically?
01:49:47 Q: Would either of you ever consider running for office?
01:53:13 Sign off

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