The a16z Show · Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Anisha Chary argues that most traditional business modes, such as network effects, scale effects, and brand, are largely unaffected by abundant, low-cost AI. She notes that while integration modes might be at risk, core competitive advantages remain robust.
“The vast majority of modes actually are not affected by abundant low-cost intelligence.”
“No amount of coding agents is going to make Nike not Nike.”
“For me, the integration mode is the most obvious one.”