The short version

Marc Andreessen predicted on January 12, 2026: “Here’s the key: What’s happening to the price of AI? … Andreessen’s answer is: Very early.” Verdict: Too early to tell. As of early 2026, this is explicitly a long-term prediction that is still unfolding. However, the initial trends from 2023-2026 show significant progress toward cheaper, more pervasive AI capabilities (e.g., LLMs, generative…

Prediction by

Marc Andreessen

On January 12, 2026

“Here’s the key: What’s happening to the price of AI? … Andreessen’s answer is: Very early.”

Follow-up

As of early 2026, this is explicitly a long-term prediction that is still unfolding. However, the initial trends from 2023-2026 show significant progress toward cheaper, more pervasive AI capabilities (e.g., LLMs, generative AI) and early adoption in marketing and media, aligning with the forecast's direction.

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