Wealthy families pay thousands for AI-powered schools to teach their children
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Terrence O'Brien
Summary
A growing number of wealthy American families, particularly in Silicon Valley, are enrolling their children in AI-powered schools like Forge Prep and Alpha School, which charge tens of thousands of dollars for AI tutoring and project-based workshops. These programs essentially turn students into beta testers for AI education tools, despite broader public skepticism about AI reliability and safety.
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The VergeWealthy families pay thousands for AI-powered schools to teach their childrentheverge.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledCompanies like Forge Prep and Alpha School are charging families tens of thousands of dollars to turn their kids into beta testers for AI tutors and 'interactive project-based workshops.'
Unsurprisingly, Silicon Valley have been major adopters of this new model.
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