Melania Trump showcases humanoid robot, pitches robots as educators

First Lady Melania Trump appeared at the White House with a humanoid, A.I.-powered robot and said more children should be educated by 'humanoid educators'. She argued humanoid teachers can build critical thinking, never get impatient, and supplement human staff. Her brief appearance, and reports that she invited 45 nations before leaving after seven minutes, sparked sharp backlash and accusations of a photo-op. The episode matters because it pushes A.I. into the education debate, raising questions about ethics, student privacy, and commercial influence on schools.