# Andreessen Horowitz AI sector expansion > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andreessen-horowitz-ai-sector-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-12T00:42:52.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has expanded its focus on the artificial intelligence sector through both educational and infrastructural initiatives. In September 2026, the firm announced the launch of the Horowitz Andreessen Academy in San Francisco. This private, unaccredited institution aims to train young adults in AI-native skills, such as system design and entrepreneurship, through project-based learning. The academy has raised approximately $42 million and features partnerships with major technology companies including Google, Meta, and OpenAI. Following this, the firm shifted focus toward hardware and infrastructure. In October 2026, a16z leadership visited South Korea to explore partnerships within the semiconductor and robotics industries. This mission supports the firm’s $1.1 billion ‘Machine Age Fund,’ which targets investments in AI-related infrastructure such as computing, memory, and data centers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Andreessen Horowitz visits South Korea to explore AI and semiconductor partnerships Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is visiting South Korea to discuss AI infrastructure and semiconductor partnerships following the launch of its $1.1 billion Machine Age Fund. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andreessen-horowitz-visits-south-korea-to-explore-ai-and-semiconductor-partnerships ### 2026-09-22: Andreessen Horowitz launches AI-focused academy in San Francisco Andreessen Horowitz is launching the Horowitz Andreessen Academy in San Francisco, an AI-focused alternative to college for students aged 16-22, featuring project-based learning and industry partnerships. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andreessen-horowitz-launches-tech-academy-for-students --- Cite as: Andreessen Horowitz AI sector expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andreessen-horowitz-ai-sector-expansion