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The a16z Show · Monday, July 27, 2026

Steven Sinofsky Critical of Premature AI Regulation

Steven Sinofsky argues that regulating AI before fully understanding the technology is counterproductive. He draws parallels to the early days of other technologies like cars and the internet, suggesting that innovation often outpaces the need for regulation.

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The whole topic of regulation for me just seems completely backwards.
Steven Sinofsky
Because it's starting before we even know what we're regulated.
Steven Sinofsky
And what would have happened if we would have pre-cautiously regulated the internet?
Steven Sinofsky
Heard on The a16z Show — “Steven Sinofsky: AI Doesn't Need New Rules Yet, published Monday, July 27, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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Steven Sinofsky Critical of Premature AI Regulation — Heardvine