First Lady Melania Trump Leads White House AI Education Task Force Meeting

First Lady Melania Trump has taken a prominent role in promoting artificial intelligence education, emphasizing the need to prepare American children for a future increasingly influenced by AI. At a White House AI Task Force meeting attended by top tech leaders and cabinet members, she highlighted how AI-powered technologies like autonomous vehicles, medical robots, and drones are transforming society, stating, "The robots are here — our future is no longer science fiction." Melania urged responsible management of AI's growth, comparing emerging AI models to children who require "watchful guidance." This initiative follows her recent experience using AI to accelerate the production of her audiobook, which inspired her to lead the President’s Artificial Intelligence Challenge aimed at students and educators from kindergarten through 12th grade. Despite her typically limited presence at the White House during President Trump's second term, her involvement underscores a growing administration focus on AI's role in education and industry. Critics have noted her symbolic role and past immigration status, but the administration is leveraging her visibility to bridge technology and education sectors.