Tech Giants Fund AI Training Academy for Students
Tech giants back Andreessen Horowitz’s new AI-focused school for students aged 16-22.
In brief
Tech giants back Andreessen Horowitz’s new AI-focused school for students aged 16-22. Students get hands-on AI projects and internships with major tech firms through a $35m unaccredited program. Originally reported by Pymnts.
New AI School Launch
Andreessen Horowitz launched an unaccredited school for students aged 16 to 22 in San Francisco.
“The idea is to create an AI-native education offering so that these students can be ready for jobs at the top leading tech companies, or to start their own tech company.”
Tech Giants Join
Google, Meta, Nvidia, and 7 other major tech firms are funding the program with access to software and compute resources.
Hands-On Learning
Students spend up to 80% of their time building AI models or creating products with industry experts.
Industry Oversight
Gagan Biyani, Udemy co-founder, leads the academy as an independent business.
Skepticism
Experts say traditional schools have proven track records and experienced teachers that benefit students.
The bottom line
Students get hands-on AI projects and internships with major tech firms through a $35m unaccredited program.
