Andreessen Horowitz has launched a new $1.1 billion “Machine Age” fund aimed at accelerating the physical buildout of artificial intelligence, shifting substantial capital toward the hardware and infrastructure that support AI systems. Traditionally known for software-focused investing, the firm says AI now demands faster, more efficient systems, cheaper high-bandwidth memory and more scalable interconnects, as well as power-efficient edge devices that can interact with the physical world. The fund will target chips, memory, data centers, robots, cooling and real estate, reflecting a view that AI infrastructure is a social and national priority and potentially reshaping where venture money flows in the sector.
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