An A16z partner says Silicon Valley’s fears of an AI 'permanent underclass’ is a ‘dark fantasy’

Business Insider | 07-09-2026 09:28am |

Andreessen Horowitz partner Anish Acharya dismissed fears that AI will create a 'permanent underclass' as a 'funny dark fantasy.' In a podcast, he argued that the AI boom is less centralized than previous tech cycles, allowing more players to benefit. He encouraged a more optimistic view of AI's impact on the workforce.

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