Did Biden admin officials tell VCs 'don't fund AI startups'?

NameDid Biden admin officials tell VCs 'don't fund AI startups'?
DescriptionAccording to Marc Andreessen's 2024 podcast account, Biden administration officials instructed venture capitalists not to create or fund AI startups, planning to centralize AI power under government control. The claim, presented with a video clip, has been resurfaced amid discussions on AI policy. Some see it as regulatory overreach favoring big tech, while skeptics argue it lacks direct confirmation.
CircuitaMACI-1p1v
Voting system

Anonymous anti-collusion voting system, in which one voice credit equals one vote.

Proof systemGroth16
Zkey
Status
Round start

Round end

Operator
pubkey
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Creator
Contract addressdora1apqyumxnsa5vyjjne5jthkwum82h36p4r26q2j4kfh0t8aej6u7sa9q9t6
Block height

14,264,918 (at contract creation)

Voting options (tallied)
  • Option 1

    Yes

    Vote %

    100.00%

  • Option 2

    No

    Vote %

    0.00%

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