The Little Tech Agenda for AI

In this a16z podcast episode, Guido Appenzeller hosts Matt Perault, head of AI policy, and Colin McCune, head of government affairs, both at a16z, to discuss the Little Tech Agenda, a framework designed to support startups and smaller tech companies in the face of regulations often tailored for larger corporations. They explore the agenda's pillars, emphasizing the need for smart regulation that promotes competition and protects consumers without stifling innovation, particularly in areas like AI, crypto, and FinTech. The conversation covers the evolution of AI policy, the influence of safetyism, and the importance of federal preemption to avoid a fragmented regulatory landscape, while also addressing concerns about competition with China and the need for a balanced approach to export controls and open-source technologies.