a16z Talk: Technology as an Arena of National Power
a16z · x · 2026-07-03
Ben Horowitz from a16z and former NSA official Anne Neuberger discussed a16z's international strategy alongside the increasingly vital role of technology, particularly AI, in economic growth, national security, and global cooperation. Topics included why US tech leadership extends beyond Silicon Valley, how AI is reshaping government-private sector relations, and why nations are eager to adopt cutting-edge technologies.
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