Critics also argue that Andreessen Horowitz's claim of non-partisanship is disingenuous, as tech regulation has become a partisan issue. The firm's focus on technology over people, and its willingness to support politicians who may oppose civil rights or other social issues if they support a deregulatory tech agenda, has been described as fundamentally anti-people.
Key takeaways:
- Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has announced its intent to lobby the US government, pledging to support any politician who supports a technology-enabled future, regardless of their other views.
- The firm's approach is criticized as being more focused on technology than on people, with a belief that being pro-AI is equivalent to being pro-people.
- The firm's non-partisan claim is challenged, with the argument that tech regulation has become a partisan issue and that their stance is a pro-capital and deregulatory agenda disguised as empowerment.
- The article suggests that Andreessen Horowitz's single-issue focus could lead to support for politicians with harmful policies on issues like civil rights, as long as they support a deregulatory vision for tech.