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Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen explains how AI will change the world

Reported by Vox
Oct 5, 2016· 1 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Vox published a piece in which venture capitalist Marc Andreessen explains how artificial intelligence will change the world, according to the article's published summary.
  • • Andreessen argues that recent AI breakthroughs have the potential to spawn a new generation of large, important companies.
  • • Andreessen co-founded Netscape and the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), giving his views on AI's commercial trajectory the weight of a prominent investor's perspective.
  • • The full Vox article could not be retrieved, so this summary is based only on its published description.
Summary
Vox published an article in which venture capitalist Marc Andreessen explains how artificial intelligence will change the world. According to the article's published description, Andreessen argues that recent technological breakthroughs mean AI has the potential to spawn a new generation of big, important companies.

Andreessen is a founder and investor who co-founded Netscape and the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). His position as an established technology investor gives his assessment of AI's commercial potential particular relevance for allocators and venture managers tracking the sector.

The full text of the Vox piece could not be retrieved, so specific arguments, supporting data and any stated investment implications cannot be confirmed here. Readers seeking the complete analysis should consult the original article.

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Vox Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen explains how AI will change the world