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a16z Reviews Major Trends for 2026 -- Part 2: American Manufacturing and Enterprise AI
Part Two reveals a grander narrative: the United States is reconstructing its industrial foundation with AI.
Software-Driven New Factories
The phrase "factory is the product" mentioned by a16z is truly insightful. In the past, we optimized products; now, we need to optimize entire manufacturing processes. AI can design core reactors, optimize mineral extraction, coordinate autonomous machine fleets… these are capabilities that traditional industrial players cannot achieve.
I especially like their mention of
View OriginalPart Two reveals a grander narrative: the United States is reconstructing its industrial foundation with AI.
Software-Driven New Factories
The phrase "factory is the product" mentioned by a16z is truly insightful. In the past, we optimized products; now, we need to optimize entire manufacturing processes. AI can design core reactors, optimize mineral extraction, coordinate autonomous machine fleets… these are capabilities that traditional industrial players cannot achieve.
I especially like their mention of








