Tech Giants Vow to Prepare U.S. for AI-Driven Future
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– First Lady Melania Trump hosted a White House AI education task force meeting where CEOs announced their commitments.
– President Donald Trump is expected to host tech CEOs including Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman later that day.
– Google will allocate $150 million from its existing pledge to grants for AI education and digital wellbeing.
– Microsoft is offering students free access to Copilot and Microsoft 365 Personal, plus free LinkedIn Learning AI courses for students and teachers.
– Amazon plans to train 4 million people in AI skills, enable AI curricula for 10,000 educators, and offer $30 million in AWS credits by 2028.
A major gathering at the White House this week brought together leaders from the technology sector to outline ambitious plans for preparing the American workforce for an AI-driven future. The event, hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, featured executives from some of the world’s most influential tech firms announcing significant financial and educational commitments aimed at building nationwide AI literacy and skills.
Google revealed it will direct $150 million from its existing $1 billion pledge toward grants specifically for AI education and digital wellness initiatives. Microsoft is making its AI assistant Copilot available free for one year to students who verify their school accounts, along with complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning courses focused on artificial intelligence for both educators and learners.
Amazon has set a target of training four million people in AI capabilities by 2028, while also developing specialized AI curricula for 10,000 U.S. teachers. Additionally, the company is providing $30 million in AWS credits to support educational organizations leveraging cloud and AI technologies. These efforts represent a coordinated push to ensure that students, workers, and institutions are equipped to thrive as automation and intelligent systems continue to transform the economy.
(Source: The Verge)
