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THE 2X PROMISE, DEFLATED.

By Zimbo · October 25, 2026

AI cartoon by Zimbo: Satirical cartoon: generic school kids at tablets with a cheerful robot tutor on screen, a torn deflating red 2X banner overhead, and three slumped kids left behind in the shadowed back of the classroom.
A New York Times investigation of Alpha School's own test data found only 42% of pupils at the teacherless AI school chain hit the '2x' growth it markets — the weakest students fell furthest, and parents withdrew kids over the self-discipline the model demands.Zimbo for AI News Page

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