Melania Trump's Comments About Technology Empowering Children Drew Applause in the Room and Backlash Online: 'That is Empowering?'
Melania Trump addressed the 113th annual First Lady's Luncheon, praising tech companies like Meta and Microsoft for empowering children through AI-driven education. Her comments were met with backlash on social media, with users criticizing the impact of technology on children's well-being.
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the 113th annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, emphasizing the importance of preparing American youth for rapidly changing technology. She praised tech companies, including Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and X, for advancing her mission to empower children through personalized AI-driven education. Trump stated that these companies had gone beyond their commercial interests to empower the next generation. However, her comments were met with skepticism on social media, with users criticizing the negative impact of technology on children. The remarks build on President Donald Trump's April 2025 executive order promoting artificial intelligence education for young Americans. The event was attended by nearly 2,000 guests, including Second Lady Usha Vance.
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