"When new doors open, passions flow, courage blossoms and dreams are realized. AI inspires."
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the White House to recognize the winners of a nationwide contest in which students used an AI method or tool to address a challenge in their communities.
"Today is about opening doors," she said. "When new doors open, passions flow, courage blossoms and dreams are realized. AI inspires."
A Nationwide Effort
More than 20,000 students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and over four dozen Defense Department schools in 10 countries participated in the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge.
Recognizing Excellence
Melania Trump recognized six elementary, middle and high school champion teams, along with approximately 120 finalists.
A Proponent of AI in Education
The first lady is a proponent of using artificial intelligence in education and has also warned of the risks posed by the technology.