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Palmer Luckey on Hardware, Building, and the Next Frontiers of Innovation

Technology
United States
Started February 04, 2026

Recorded live at our Founders Summit, a16z general partner Chris Dixon speaks with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril and Oculus VR. They talk about what it takes to build hardware at scale, where the biggest technological bottlenecks are today, and why optimism is still warranted despite geopolitical turmoil and regulatory constraints. They also cover crypto, stablecoins, modern warfare, the U.S.–China technology race, AI and manufacturing, and frontiers like fusion and quantum computing—plus...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Regulatory constraints on tech innovations are necessary to ensure safety and prevent misuse in emerging fields like modern warfare and AI.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
The collaboration between hardware development and AI is pivotal for unlocking new frontiers of innovation that can address global challenges.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Investing in hardware innovation like fusion and quantum computing is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the U.S.–China technology race.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Optimism about technological progress amid geopolitical turmoil is naive; historical patterns suggest that innovation often lags behind global crises.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
The focus on advanced technologies like AI and crypto risks overshadowing critical ethical considerations and public welfare.
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