The Ben and Marc Show

New AI Policy Update on Safety, Censorship & Unexpected Risks

Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen

Posted November 5, 2024

Marc and Ben dive into the latest AI policy updates, emphasizing the need for informed debate on AI’s risks and benefits, and the policies needed for AI startups to thrive and collaborate. This conversation follows a16z’s recent joint statement with Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Brad Smith.

The two also discuss the geopolitical implications of U.S. tech policies, the growing internal conflicts within the AI safety community regarding censorship, and the challenges of regulating powerful tech companies while ensuring entrepreneurial freedom for Little Tech. It’s time to find common ground!