a16z Podcast: AI, National Security, and the Global Race for Tech Power

AI is no longer just a software story—it’s becoming a national security, geopolitics, and innovation race. In this condensed version of the full a16z Podcast conversation, Ben Horowitz talks with Anne Neuberger, Raghu Raghuram, and Jen Kha about why AI models carry values, how dual-use cybersecurity changes defense, and why startups must think globally much earlier. The original episode has been condensed into a much shorter listen so you can quickly grasp the biggest ideas without the full runtime. You’ll learn how AI is reshaping international relations, venture capital strategy, go-to-market expansion, and the competition between democracies and adversaries for technological influence. The discussion also covers Silicon Valley’s unique mix of talent, policy, and risk-taking culture—and why preserving it matters for American opportunity. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.