First Lady Melania Trump unveiled a White House-backed initiative Tuesday aimed at encouraging children and teachers to embrace artificial intelligence.
In a YouTube video announcing the “Presidential AI Challenge,” Trump asked viewers, “Are you ready for an AI challenge?” and urged them to “take part in this nationwide initiative to discover, develop and expand AI’s potential.” (RELATED: ‘I Will Walk Out The Motherf*cking Door!’: Enraged Vanity Fair Staffers Sweat The Idea Of Melania Trump’s Cover)
She highlighted her own experience with technology as encouragement, citing work on an AI-powered audiobook and her push for online safety through the Take It Down Act.
“I’ve seen firsthand the promise of this powerful technology,” she said.
“Now I pass the torch of innovation to you. Just as America once led the world into the skies, we are poised to lead again,” Trump said.
The first lady added details about how the challenge will work and what participants can expect.
“This time in the age of AI. The President’s National Artificial Intelligence Challenge invites every student in America from kindergarten to 12th grade to unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation,” she said. “Our educators will guide and empower you through this process to build a brighter, stronger future for us all. Visit ai.gov to register today. Good luck.”
The Trump administration has implemented policies aimed at giving the U.S. an edge in the global race for artificial intelligence, particularly against China.
The “Presidential AI Challenge” invites students to use AI tools to create an app or web-based project designed to address a local problem in their communities.
