Melania Trump wants a robot to teach your child at home

At a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, First Lady Melania Trump appeared with a humanoid robot created by the robotics company Figure AI. The pair hit the red carpet together before the bot gave a brief speech, crying: “I’m so excited to be a part of so many empowering kids with technology and education.”

Shortly after the words were spoken, the machine left the room and disappeared.

This amazing display was one of the new things that the First Lady introduced, the Promoting a Common Future A global conference, which invited world leaders to discuss how to empower children through educational technology, including AI.

The scene easily evoked dystopian dreams of the future – especially one in which the humble (human) teacher has been replaced by a Terminator-like server that can walk and speak Latin. Indeed, in her speech, the First Lady asked the audience to imagine the future of a humanoid robot as the world’s children’s primary teacher. (The incident occurred during the Trump administration announced a separate technical agency employees and executives of Silicon Valley.)

“Imagine a humanist teacher named Plato,” a The First Lady said. “Access to higher education is now instantaneous – literature, science, art, philosophy, mathematics, and history – all human knowledge available in the comfort of your home.” Plato will provide you with a personalized experience, tailored to the needs of each student. Plato is always patient, and always present.

“Honored to be invited to the White House by First Lady Melania Trump,” Photo AI X account was sent Wednesday.

Lady Lady’s comments are obviously forward-looking and do not reflect where robotics and edtech are today, or will be in the near future. However, the idea that AI and technology can be used to transform learning (and, in many ways, replace human educators) fame in the technology industry. Such views have been repeatedly promoted by the White House.

In the past year, educational initiatives such as Alpha School, a group of private schools that use AI to teach children at a fast pace, they have gained media attention.

The Trump administration has welcomed such initiatives, while at the same time attacking traditional social studies.

Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon, who is among the eliminate the organization itself he has a busy schedule, he has found time to visit at the Alpha School, where he recently praised the “opportunity” promised by the curriculum.

“Alpha School is reimagining K-12 education by equipping students with AI skills and preparing them for technology-driven careers,” administrators said. recently saidabout McMahon’s visit.

Melania Trump’s event on Wednesday also highlighted the role the administration feels the tech industry should play in the future of American education — and Trump’s recognition “The participation of America’s leading companies, whose involvement demonstrates the growth of the private sector in supporting safe and effective education.”