The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, surprised participants at an international summit dedicated to education and technology by opening the event alongside a humanoid robot. The initiative comes in the context of a broader vision for integrating artificial intelligence into education.
The „Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit,” held at the White House, started in an unusual way: a humanoid robot named Figure 3 was the one who addressed the participants with the first message.
What the robot said
The robot conveyed that it is "honored" to participate and feels "grateful" for its role in a moment considered historic for global education. After its intervention, it left the room without returning, as reported by Euronews.
The summit brought together representatives from over 40 countries, including important political figures such as Olena Zelenska, Brigitte Macron, and Sara Netanyahu.
Additionally, major technology companies such as Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI also participated in the event, signaling increased interest in the global digitalization of education.
The classroom of the future will have an AI teacher
In her speech, Melania Trump proposed an educational model based on artificial intelligence, where students could have access to a permanent digital teacher. The concept includes a symbolic "AI teacher" named "Plato." He is capable of teaching subjects such as literature, science, or philosophy directly online, at any time.
According to the First Lady, this approach could expand access to education and reduce differences between educational systems globally.
Attention to AI risks
While highlighting the benefits of technology, Melania Trump drew attention to the risks associated with its use, especially concerning children. She emphasized that digital development must be accompanied by clear measures regarding online safety and digital education. Protecting the new generation must remain a priority, she further emphasized.
Ultimately, Melania Trump called on governments and companies to collaborate in transforming educational systems. The First Lady encouraged participating states to develop common policies, invest in educational technologies, and create new industries based on artificial intelligence.
The central message of the summit was clear: the future of education will depend on how technology is responsibly and equitably integrated into society.