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Wealthy Americans adopt AI schools like Forge Prep and Alpha School for children

Despite widespread distrust of AI among Americans, wealthy families are increasingly enrolling their children in AI-driven schools such as Forge Prep and Alpha School, highlighting a growing class divide in AI adoption for education.

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A July 2026 report notes that while most Americans distrust AI—citing issues like AI's inability to determine safe pizza toppings and reluctance to listen to AI music—wealthy families are turning to AI-powered educational platforms like Forge Prep and Alpha School. These companies charge premium fees to replace traditional schooling with AI tutors, reflecting a divergence in AI acceptance along socioeconomic lines.

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