Wealthy Americans are paying tens of thousands of dollars for AI-powered education, despite concerns over its effectiveness and potential to avoid sensitive topics. Companies like Forge Prep and Alpha School offer interactive project-based workshops, but lack transparency in performance metrics. This trend raises questions about the role of AI in shaping young minds and its potential to exacerbate existing social issues. Why it matters: the adoption of AI-powered education by the wealthy could widen the gap in access to quality education and create a new generation of learners with limited critical thinking skills and social awareness.