We asked the partners at a16z what the biggest problems builders will tackle in 2026. Our job as investors is to live inside the details of every corner of tech, so we can see where things are actually heading. Every December, we ask our investing teams to name one big idea they believe builders will take on in the year ahead. Here are some of them. You can find the full list in our bio.

Summary

The AI Data Translation Layer aims to convert messy, unstructured data into usable information for AI models. Malleable AI-generated video insights will enable models to understand time, remember content, and respond to requests. Additionally, continuous health intelligence will allow users to monitor their health proactively. Insights were gathered from a16z partners on significant challenges for builders in 2026.

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