First Lady Melania Trump delivered a bold and timely message to America's youth at the 'Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow's Leaders' virtual event from the White House on Friday, warning young Americans not to let artificial intelligence replace their God-given ability to think for themselves.
'Use AI as a tool, but do not let it replace your personal intelligence,' Mrs. Trump declared, cutting through the tech industry's relentless push for AI dependency with characteristic grace and wisdom.
Appearing at the event hosted by Zoom founder Eric Yuan, the First Lady praised the company's tech leadership while connecting the discussion to what she described as her broader mission to protect and empower America's children.
'AI has tremendous potential, but we must ensure our young people maintain their critical thinking abilities and personal judgment,' Mrs. Trump emphasized during her remarks.
This isn't the message you'll hear from Silicon Valley elites or the tech oligarchs who want Americans glued to their screens and dependent on their algorithms. Instead, Melania Trump is speaking truth to power about the real dangers facing our children in an increasingly digital world.
While Big Tech companies rush to integrate AI into every aspect of our lives – often without regard for the consequences – the First Lady is taking a refreshingly balanced approach. She's not anti-technology, but she's pro-human intelligence and pro-American independence.
Her message comes at a crucial time when educators and parents are grappling with how AI will reshape learning and development. Rather than blindly embracing every new technological trend, Mrs. Trump is advocating for wisdom and discernment.
This is exactly the kind of principled leadership American families need from their First Lady – someone who puts our children's long-term development ahead of corporate profits and tech industry hype.
How refreshing to have a First Lady who actually cares about preserving human intelligence rather than simply going along with whatever Silicon Valley demands. Will other leaders have the courage to follow Melania Trump's example?