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Silicon Valley AI Academy Seeks ‘Main Character’ Students

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Andreessen Horowitz is launching an unaccredited AI academy aimed at young people, with tuition comparable to Ivy League fees. Critics have characterized the venture as a 'techno-fascist' power grab by venture capital.

Why it matters

The academy represents a growing trend of private, venture-backed alternatives to traditional education, raising questions about accessibility and who controls AI education.

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