Melania Trump has called for the “responsible” growth of artificial intelligence (AI), telling a White House meeting of the Task Force on AI Education that, “during this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children – empowering, but with watchful guidance”.
US first lady described the current moment as “a world of wonder”, framing AI as central to US competitiveness and skills.
The event brought together technology executives and cabinet officials to advance the Presidential AI Challenge, a nationwide schools competition to apply AI to community problems, created under an April executive order on AI education.
The White House said more than 135 pledges have been made by industry partners to support AI learning.
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In remarks highlighting real-world applications, the first lady pointed to mainstreaming technologies including self-driving cars, surgical robots and drones, positioning AI and robotics as everyday tools that require careful oversight and classroom literacy.
Education outlets reported the challenge invites pupils and teachers to design AI-enabled solutions or proposals addressing local needs, as part of a wider push to embed AI across K-12 education.
The White House framed the meeting as the second convening of the task force since the executive order was signed, with an emphasis on workforce preparation and private-sector support.
Industry leaders from companies such as Google attended, with coverage noting corporate commitments to training and curriculum support.
The policy push signals sustained federal attention on AI-and-robotics literacy, potentially shaping the future talent pipeline for automation, autonomy and human-robot collaboration.
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