Beyond P(doom): Marc Andreessen - Betting on America

June 30, 2026

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Beyond P(doom): Marc Andreessen - Betting on America

Imagine sitting in a room where one decision — about AI regulation — could shape America’s entire tech future. That’s the moment Marc Andreessen highlights: AI is already changing the economy, but the biggest impacts are still ahead. According to Andreessen, the real game-changer isn’t just tech breakthroughs but overcoming barriers like outdated regulations and infrastructure limits, which are holding us back. He points out that the U.S. still has a shot at leading the next wave of innovation, especially if we get policies right and invest in reindustrialization. Navin Girishankar from CSIS and Andreessen discuss how the global AI race, especially with China, hinges on smart policy choices and strategic investments. So what does this actually mean for you? Well, it’s about understanding that America’s edge isn’t just about technology — it’s about how we build the rules and infrastructure around it. That shift is subtle now, but it’s exactly the kind of signal that usually starts the next big growth cycle.

Marc Andreessen joins CSIS's Navin Girishankar for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence, productivity growth, industrial policy, and America's technological future.

Andreessen argues that while AI has already begun reshaping the economy, the largest impacts are still ahead. He explores how AI could dramatically expand access to expertise, improve productivity, and transform industries ranging from healthcare and education to law and software development. At the same time, he warns that many of the biggest barriers to progress are not technological but institutional, driven by regulation, policy choices, and infrastructure constraints.

The discussion also covers the global AI race, U.S.-China competition, export controls, data centers, energy, reindustrialization, defense technology, and the role of government in fostering innovation. Along the way, Andreessen shares his views on technological progress, national competitiveness, and why he believes America still has an opportunity to lead the next wave of economic growth.

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