Andreessen Horowitz is shaping AI policy — while investing in a bleak vision of the future
Summary
A Model Republic feature criticizes Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) for shaping US AI policy while funding a portfolio of controversial or legally problematic ventures. The piece catalogs numerous investments (from Doublespeed and Cluely to Zenefits and BitClout/DeSo) and argues these moves reflect a lax regulatory stance that benefits the firm's bottom line. It frames a16z as leveraging lobbying, super PACs, and industry influence to steer AI regulation, raising concerns about conflicts between profit and public safety.