Melania Trump launches AI contest for schoolchidren in grades K-12

National contest aims to encourage kids to work together to address community issues with artificial intelligence

Melania Trump on Tuesday invited students in grades K-12 to participate in a government-sponsored nationwide contest that is designed to encourage them to work together to use artificial intelligence tools to solve community issues.

As someone who created an AI-powered audio book and championed online safety through the Take It Down Act, I've seen firsthand the promise of this powerful technology," the first lady says in a short video announcing the Presidential AI Challenge. Now, I pass the torch of innovation to you.