El Salvador Explores AI and Tech Investments with Andreessen Horowitz

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele recently engaged in discussions with the co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, at Casa Presidencial. The meeting focused on exploring investment opportunities in the technology sector, particularly in artificial intelligence, as El Salvador aims to establish itself as a regional tech hub.

The discussions, as shared by the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador, revolved around the potential for tech investments in the country, emphasizing the development of freedom technologies and the AI landscape in a post-DeepSeek environment. The conversation also touched on the advantages of open-source versus proprietary AI models and the decreasing barriers to entry as technology costs decline.

El Salvador has been actively positioning itself to attract tech investments through recent policy changes, including a zero percent tax rate for the technology industry and a regulatory framework for AI development. These initiatives are part of the country's broader strategy to become a leading destination for innovators and investors in the region.