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Melania Trump Launches Global First-Spouses Coalition for Children and Technology at UNGA

First spouses will lead national rollouts, with an inaugural White House meeting planned for early 2026.

Overview

  • The initiative, called Fostering the Future Together, seeks to ensure every child can flourish in the digital era.
  • Early goals prioritize children's personal development, unify efforts across education and technology, and mobilize private-sector partners to deliver EdTech including AI, robotics and blockchain.
  • Participants will exchange solutions that weigh the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in learning and child development.
  • Membership consists of spouses or equivalent representatives of heads of government, with implementation carried out locally within participating countries.
  • Mrs. Trump announced the effort during the 80th UN General Assembly and set a first-quarter 2026 White House meeting to convene the coalition.