Subvolts take AI tutors are teaching students faster and better than traditional schools. Feb 25, 2026 - Business
- Learn how AI tutors are disrupting traditional education and achieving superior learning outcomes.
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This episode features a company using AI tutors to significantly improve student outcomes, offering a concrete example of AI's educational potential.
Can AI Replace Teachers? Inside the $40M Company Using AI Tutors to Teach 200% Faster | #233
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Peter Diamandis's "Moonshots" podcast episode #233 features Alpha Schools CEO Mackenzie Price and principal Joe Lamont. They discuss how Alpha Schools uses AI tutors for two hours daily, achieving top SAT scores and teaching life skills. The conversation explores replacing traditional education systems with AI-driven methods for a more effective future.
Imagine a computer program that acts like a personal tutor for students. This episode explores a school using these AI tutors to help kids learn much faster and get better grades. It shows how AI could change how we teach and learn.
This episode offers insights into a practical application of AI in education, moving beyond theoretical discussions. It's for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the future of learning and how AI can personalize instruction. The discussion on AI tutors directly relates to ongoing advancements in large language models by frontier labs like Google Gemini and OpenAI, which are exploring more sophisticated educational tools.
- HostPeter Diamandis
- GuestMackenzie PriceCEO, Alpha School
- GuestJoe Lamontprincipal, Alpha School
- Episode Title: Can AI Replace Teachers? Inside the $40M Company Using AI Tutors to Teach 200% Faster | #233
- Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
- Length: 95 minutes
- AI Tutoring Time: 2 hours daily
- SAT Score Achievement: Top 1%
- Learning Speed: 200% faster
The hosts spotlight Alpha Schools' exponential leap: AI mastery academics in 2 hours daily - top 1% SATs - plus life skills workshops to thrive in an AI world. With CEO Mackenzie Price and principal Joe Lamont, they dismantle failing systems for a 10X future.
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360
MacKenzie Price is the co-founder of Alpha School
Joe Liemandt is principal at Alpha School
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Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures
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*Recorded on December 9th, 2025
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1 h 011 h 05Questions people ask
- What is Alpha Schools' approach to AI in education?
- Alpha Schools uses AI tutors for two hours daily, focusing on academic mastery and life skills to prepare students for an AI-driven world.
- What results has Alpha Schools achieved?
- Students at Alpha Schools achieve top 1% SAT scores and learn 200% faster through their AI-powered academic program.
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