The short version

Marc Andreessen predicted on April 11, 2026: “And so, the global market for news is going to be 5 billion people within 10 years.” Verdict: Too early to tell. The prediction's 10-year window extends to April 2036, so it is too early to determine the full outcome. However, the underlying trend of massive digital audience growth and internet penetration is…

Prediction by

Marc Andreessen

On April 11, 2026

“And so, the global market for news is going to be 5 billion people within 10 years.”

Follow-up

The prediction's 10-year window extends to April 2036, so it is too early to determine the full outcome. However, the underlying trend of massive digital audience growth and internet penetration is consistent with the prediction's premise.

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