Investigation: Alpha School Accused of Borrowing Yeager's Motivation Research, Gets Cease-and-Desist
benjaminjriley · x · 2026-10-14
Journalist Benjamin Riley publishes "The Alpha File," reporting that AI-driven Alpha School perpetuates a charade of using motivational techniques championed by psychologist David Yeager — seemingly with his assent. The piece includes three new interviews, an observer report, and a cease-and-desist letter sent to Alpha School.
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