Marc Andreessen Compares AI Race to Cold War: ‘Two-Horse Race’ With China at Center

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen drew parallels between the global race for artificial intelligence dominance and the historical rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Speaking with Jack Altman on the Uncapped Podcast, he emphasized that different political landscapes will likely shape AI models, with nations aiming to prioritize social organization aligned with their ideologies. This echoes a ‘two-horse race’ dynamic, similar to the Cold War’s competition against the USSR in the latter half of the 20th century.