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50 groundbreaking AI companies tackling the country's most pressing problems

From the last mile to low Earth orbit, solar fields to the battlefield, artificial intelligence is redefining our barometer for progress. Thus, this year's American Dynamism 50 — a16z’s annual spotlight on 50 innovative tech companies advancing the national interest — all harness AI to fulfill their missions. The American Dynamism 50 represents the breadth of AI companies furthering American innovation, from aerospace and defense to climate, education, and manufacturing. See who’s on the list »

The companies featured in the American Dynamism 50 claim 31 cities across the U.S. as their home base, but their work is global in its scope and impact. Ultimately, we hope the ambitions of these 50 AI companies spark conversation and inspire optimism in America’s future.

AI robots at work

A truck-loading robot that can assess the best box stacking configuration in milliseconds. A construction robot that installs solar farm piles 3 times faster than typical manual labor. A drone that makes deliveries 7 times quicker than trucks. See more AI bots »

AI x American Dynamism

The American Dynamism 50 represents a snapshot of the progress AI founders have made over more than a decade in pursuit of a safer, more prosperous society. Here’s where they began »

See the complete American Dynamism 50