Melania Trump wants a robot to homeschool your child

At a White House event, First Lady Melania Trump introduced a humanoid robot developed by Figure AI as part of her new initiative to empower children through educational technology, including artificial intelligence. The robot, named "Plato," was presented as a futuristic educator capable of delivering personalized, adaptive learning experiences across a broad range of subjects such as literature, science, art, philosophy, mathematics, and history. Melania Trump envisioned a future where such robots could replace human teachers, providing constant, patient, and individualized instruction to students at home. The event underscored the Trump administration's enthusiasm for integrating advanced technology and AI into education, aligning with broader efforts to promote private-sector involvement in educational innovation. This perspective contrasts with traditional public education, which the administration has criticized. Secretary of Education Linda E. McMahon has also supported experimental educational models like the Alpha School network, which emphasizes AI skills and preparing students for a tech-driven workforce. While the vision presented is forward-looking and not reflective of current technological capabilities