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General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz · Dec 16, 2024 · Essay, Base AI Policy on Evidence, Not Existential Angst

We should only depart from the existing regulatory regime, and carve new ground, once we understand the marginal risks of AI relative to existing computer systems.

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Said by: Martin Casado, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Where: Base AI Policy on Evidence, Not Existential Angst
Topics: Regulation, Safety
Company: Andreessen Horowitz
Source: a16z.com/base-ai-policy-on-evidence-not-existential-angst/

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