Marc Andreessen & Andrew Chen Talk Creative Computers
The gaming industry is a pioneer of cutting-edge technologies, ushering in innovations like GPUs, virtual and augmented reality, physics engines, and immersive multiplayer experiences.
Recorded as part of a16z’s games fund accelerator, SPEEDRUN, the a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen and Andrew Chen, General Partner at a16z Games, discuss why a16z was compelled to establish a dedicated games fund. They explore the origins of tech pessimism, effective engagement with government in tech, its significance for the gaming community, the ongoing AI revolution, and even what Marc himself would build today if he didn’t have his hands full.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - The Bonding Power of Gaming
02:32 - How Gaming Drives Technological Innovation
05:32 - Technological Transitions: Moral Panics and the Promise of Progress
11:48 - Government, Innovation, and the Role of Regulation
21:37 - Envisioning the Future of Immersive Experiences
25:32 - AI as a Partner
33:00 - Big Models vs. Open Innovation
36:28 - Why a16z launched a games fund
43:29 - Shaping the Future of Gaming and Technology
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