"R1 is impressive, but it’s not a sign the U.S. is suddenly “losing” the AI race. This is, however, a narrative that best serves Andreessen’s vast portfolio and broader agenda. His $52 billion venture firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is invested in defense tech startups like Anduril and AI giants like OpenAI and Meta (where Andreessen sits on the board).
Andreessen advises President Trump and is helping to staff the new administration, placing a16z partners in key positions: Scott Kupor as head of the Office of Personnel Management and Sriram Krishnan as senior adviser for artificial intelligence.
A China-fearing frenzy, whipped up by overstated claims like Andreessen’s, could unleash a torrent of government contracts, subsidies, and deregulation, rewarding the AI industry."
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