The a16z Show How Marc Andreessen Actually Uses AI
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Nov 25, 2025 
In a conversation with Mark Halperin, Marc Andreessen, a tech visionary and co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, dives into the democratizing potential of AI. He discusses how small businesses are outpacing Fortune 500 companies in AI adoption. Marc reveals how to turn ChatGPT into a personal advisor and shares his favorite prompts to unlock AI's true capabilities. He also explores the shifting landscape of tech in Silicon Valley and compares the U.S. and China in AI innovation. Prepare for a fresh perspective on leveraging AI!
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Advanced AI Is Democratized
- The most advanced AI is already widely available through consumer apps downloaded by hundreds of millions.
- This makes AI unusually democratic compared with past tech rollouts dominated by big institutions.
Avoid Moral Prohibitions That Won't Hold
- Don't ban tools you can secretly use; adapt and integrate AI like word processors and printers were integrated earlier.
- Focus on outcomes and disclosure rules rather than futile prohibitions that will quickly collapse.
Adoption Flows From Individuals To Corporates
- AI adoption is reversing historical tech diffusion: individuals and small businesses lead, big companies follow, government lags.
- Big company bureaucracy often slows internal AI adoption despite public claims.