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Wealthy families enroll kids in AI-run schools

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge AI ·

Some wealthy American families are opting for AI-led education from startups like Forge Prep and Alpha, bypassing traditional schools. These programs use AI tutors to personalize learning, though critics question their effectiveness and social development impact. The trend highlights a growing divide in educational approaches among the rich.

Meridian48 take
The story underscores how AI adoption in education is driven by privilege, but the lack of long-term data on outcomes makes this more of an experiment than a proven solution.
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