First Lady Launches Nationwide AI Challenge for American Students

On August 26, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump announced the nationwide Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge. The initiative invites K-12 students and educators across the U.S. to participate in activities aimed at fostering curiosity and foundational AI knowledge. Highlighting her personal experiences with AI in audiobook production, Trump emphasized the transformational potential and inherent risks of artificial intelligence. She underscored the need for U.S. leadership in this disruptive field, stating the challenge is a “first step in preparing our next generation” for an AI-driven economy. The event reflects growing concern around AI education and innovation domestically, encouraging youth engagement and creative exploration in emerging technologies. The White House hopes the challenge will inspire students to pursue AI-related studies and careers, ultimately strengthening the nation’s talent pipeline in this global technological race.