Melania Trump turned up at the White House with a warning for all mankind.
“The robots are here,” she said. “Our future is no longer science fiction.”
It wasn’t exactly “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” but it was a fascinating sight nonetheless. This first lady does not come to Washington easily or often, but felt compelled to return to speak about the possibilities and dangers of artificial intelligence and the collective duty of our species.
“As leaders and parents, we must manage A.I.’s growth responsibly,” she said in her remarks. “During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat A.I. as we would our own children — empowering, but with watchful guidance.”
Her signature focus as first lady is all about digital. She successfully pushed a bill to protect women and children online from the spread of deepfake images and revenge porn and internet catfishing schemes.
Last week, she launched a nationwide “Presidential Artificial intelligence Challenge,” inviting students and educators to visit AI.Gov.
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