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Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI teach their kids

A growing number of wealthy American families are turning to AI-powered private schools like Forge Prep and Alpha School, despite widespread public mistrust of AI. Critics raise concerns about AI's ability to foster critical thinking and the avoidance of controversial social topics in curricula, while no performance data yet supports improved outcomes.

SourceThe Verge AIAuthor: Terrence O’Brien
Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI teach their kids
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  • Wealthy families pay up to $75,000 for AI-driven education, bypassing traditional schools.
  • Silicon Valley venture capitalists are early adopters, believing entrepreneurs can fix broken education.
  • AI schools avoid 'hot-button social issues,' raising concerns about excluding important topics like women's rights and history.
  • No public performance metrics exist to validate AI's educational benefits.

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