Andreessen Horowitz Launches AI-Focused College Alternative...

Andreessen Horowitz is launching a new two-year school in San Francisco that teaches AI skills to high school graduates. The program focuses on hands-on projects and real work, not grades. It aims to help students get jobs or start companies in tech without going to traditional college.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/09/22/billionaire-venture-capital-firm-launches-2-year-college-alternative/

The Ivy League’s Surrender to AI Is Insane...

Ivy League schools are now accepting AI in education. Harvard's dean says banning AI hurts trust between teachers and students. They encourage using AI for writing tasks instead of fighting it.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.chronicle.com/article/harvards-and-dartmouths-ai-embrace-is-insane

Artificial Education...

A report from MIT warns that relying on AI in education can harm students' learning and critical thinking. Harvard, however, encourages AI use, risking the loss of important human teaching and research experiences. This focus on efficiency overlooks the value of human interaction and may weaken students' intellectual abilities and integrity.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2026/9/16/lepore-harvard-artificial-intelligence-education/

3.3. Build processes, teams and tools forcontinuous reflection, iteration, and improvement...

MIT must change how it teaches, learns, and assesses students to include AI in a responsible way. Instructors need support and training to use AI effectively and fairly in classrooms. Students should learn to use AI well while growing as thoughtful and ethical people.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://aiandeducation.mit.edu/report/

MIT warns of AI-induced 'cognitive surrender'...

MIT warns that relying too much on AI makes students stop thinking deeply and learning well. Using AI can give a false sense of understanding and reduce skills like memory and problem-solving. While AI can help with tasks, it should support learning, not replace the effort to understand.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/technology/artificial-intelligence/mit-warns-ai-reliance-spurs-cognitive-surrender/ar-AA2ck8MF

AI’s recursive self-improvement might not come so quickly after all...

AI agents can solve technical problems but lack the creativity and judgment needed for original AI research. A recent study showed these agents failed to produce high-quality, innovative papers like human researchers. This means quick, self-improving AI might still be far away.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/18/1142188/ai-recursive-self-improvement/

‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment...

The UK government is running AI bootcamps to help young people who are not working or studying learn new skills. After the three-week course, some can join apprenticeships with companies needing AI knowledge. The program aims to reduce youth unemployment by preparing them for future jobs involving AI.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/13/ai-bootcamps-uk-youth-unemployment-neets-preston