Teaching Sand to Think: The AI Infrastructure Moonshot
The a16z Original video, “Two Futures | Runtime 2025,” explores the monumental task of building AI infrastructure, described as “teaching sand to think.” This ambitious project, presented at the 2025 Runtime Summit, emphasizes the unprecedented scale and complexity required to create intelligent systems. The video highlights the essential components, from silicon and light to middleware and development tools, and envisions a future where AI is deeply embedded in our world. It calls on tech leaders to innovate and invest in this transformative infrastructure, shaping the future of AI and human potential.