First lady Melania Trump hosts Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education meeting

WASHINGTON (TNND) — First Lady Melania Trump joined members of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education and private sector leaders for a meeting on Thursday.

This is the second meeting of the task force, where the first lady and task force members spoke about the over 135 pledges made to support AI education across the country.

"I predict AI will represent the single largest growth category in our nation during the Trump Administration—and I won’t be surprised if AI becomes known as the greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America. But, as leaders and parents we must manage AI’s growth responsibly. During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children—empowering, but with watchful guidance. We are living in a moment of wonder, and it is our responsibility to prepare America’s children," said the first lady.

In August, the first lady launched a nationwide Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, which invites students and educators to "unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation." Students can sign up by visiting AI.Gov.

The actions follow an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April on "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth."

Melania Trump has long worked to protect children online through her BE BEST initiative and the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which received bipartisan support and was signed into law by the president in May.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated explicit imagery, a growing concern in the digital age. The bill also seeks to protect children from deep fake exploitation.

"As first lady, my commitment to the Be Best initiative underscores the need for online safety," the first lady said in March. "Ensuring their protection is not just a responsibility but a vital step in nurturing future leaders."

On Thursday evening, President Trump will host major tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House.

The guest list includes Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, the White House says.