Andreessen Horowitz has launched a $1.1 billion fund called Machine Age to invest in the physical infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence. The fund marks a strategic shift for the traditionally software-focused venture firm, targeting investments in computer chips, data centers, cooling systems, and robotics. The firm says the initiative is meant to accelerate the physical buildout of AI by addressing the need for faster systems, more efficient memory, and power-efficient edge devices.
