Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), accused the Biden administration of favoring major tech firms in AI regulations, potentially disadvantaging smaller competitors.

He claimed that meetings with administration officials seemed to prioritize select large tech companies.

While Andreessen did not name specifics, his comments were interpreted by some as suggesting OpenAI could benefit from such dynamics.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed these allegations as a “conspiracy theory,” emphasizing that discussions with the administration involved multiple companies without any intent to exclude smaller players.

The claims arise amid increasing tensions between tech leaders and the Biden administration, with some executives, including Altman, making significant donations to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, signaling potential shifts in political alliances.