Balancing Innovation and Regulation

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The discussion emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between innovation and regulation in various sectors such as drug development and financial services. While advocating for appropriate regulations to strengthen innovation and the country, the speakers acknowledge the necessity of regulatory regimes in specific industries like crypto. They express a viewpoint that aligns with both promoting innovation and protecting consumers, indicating a broader philosophical and pro-American approach.

“If America is going to be America in the next one hundred years, we have to get this right.” - Ben Horowitz

Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben take on one of the most hot button issues facing technology today: tech regulation and policy.

In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into why the political interests of “Big Tech” conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and how the future of American innovation is at its most critical point. They also answer YOUR questions from X (formerly Twitter). That and much more. Enjoy!

Watch full episode: https://youtu.be/dX7d6bRJI9k

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Marc on X: https://twitter.com/pmarca

Marc’s Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/

Ben on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitz

* Ben’s Article: “Politics and the Future” bit.ly/3PGKrgw

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