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Silicon Valley Backs Tuition-Free AI Academy for High School Grads

Silicon Valley Backs Tuition-Free AI Academy for High School Grads

The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, led by Udemy co-founder Gagan Biyani, plans to launch its inaugural fellowship in September 2027. Moving away from standard examinations, the curriculum prioritizes hands-on projects and direct engagement with industry leaders. Students receive a package worth $55,000, which includes $5,000 for travel expenses and significant computing credits to support their technical work.

Ben Horowitz, who spearheaded the project, frames the academy as a necessary response to the shifting labor market, comparing the impact of AI to the Industrial Revolution. While the initial gap-year program remains tuition-free, the organization is actively seeking regulatory approval for a full two-year degree program. If authorized, this expanded curriculum would launch in 2028 with a tuition structure modeled after elite private universities.

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