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Vals, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is looking to become the gold standard for AI benchmarking

Saturday, September 19, 2026


Vals AI, backed by venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, announced it is developing benchmarking tools for artificial intelligence systems. The company stated its goal is to provide independent assessment methods for evaluating AI models. Vals AI's funding and positioning reflect investor interest in standardized AI evaluation approaches.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/19/vals-backed-by-andreessen-horowitz-is-looking-to-become-the-gold-standard-for-ai-benchmarking/

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