Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is launching the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a new educational program aimed at young people interested in artificial intelligence and technology entrepreneurship. This unaccredited, tuition-free academy offers a one-year curriculum focused on building AI products and services, with courses taught by tech entrepreneurs, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The program emphasizes practical experience over traditional testing and homework. Located in San Francisco, the academy is accepting applications for 50 students for its fall 2027 cohort, targeting recent high school graduates or those with up to two years of college experience. Backed by a $42 million investment from major tech companies like Google and Meta, the academy plans to expand to a two-year program by 2028, with tuition comparable to elite universities. Andreessen Horowitz, a significant investor in AI startups, aims to prepare students for the evolving demands of the AI industry.
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Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
