Erik Torenberg of Andreessen Horowitz argues the internet has become inseparable from real life rather than a separate domain, with implications for where value is created in an AI-driven economy. He positions internet-native platforms and digital structures as the primary arena where capital will be deployed.
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The internet isn’t just like real life, a top VC says — it is real life. For a16z, that’s not philosophy, it’s an investment
a16z's Torenberg argues the internet has merged with physical reality, repositioning digital platforms as the primary capital deployment arena for AI-era value creation rather than a peripheral domain.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Fortune AIBY sys://pipeline
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