Steven Sinofsky quote, Jul 11, 2026

Board partner, Andreessen Horowitz · Jul 11, 2026 · Essay, Banning AI in Law School: We've Seen This Before

The easiest algorithm I have for this is to ask if some new technology will be used by the government alone before it is approved or neutered for use by everyone else. If that is the case then history tells us the technology is being used for control or even oppression first and foremost.

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Said by: Steven Sinofsky, Board partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Where: Banning AI in Law School: We've Seen This Before
Topics: Regulation
Company: Andreessen Horowitz
Source: hardcoresoftware.learningbyshipping.com/p/240-banning-ai-in-law-school-weve

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