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Melania Trump Launches Presidential AI Challenge for K-12, Registration Opens on AI.gov

The K-12 contest implements April's executive order on AI education, offering prizes up to $10,000.

FILE - First lady Melania Trump speaks during an event unveiling a U.S. Postal Service Stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush, May 8, 2025, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, FIle)
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Overview

  • The First Lady announced a nationwide competition inviting students and educators to use AI to solve community problems, with each team sponsored by an adult mentor.
  • Official materials promise certificates for all compliant submissions, with top awards including cloud credits and $10,000 for national champions.
  • Registration is live on AI.gov, while reporting differs on deadlines, with timelines variously citing mid-December, late December, or Jan. 20, 2026 for submissions.
  • State and regional rounds are slated for early 2026, with selected finalists expected to participate in a three-day showcase in Washington in June 2026.
  • White House science officials frame the program as early, responsible training for an AI-assisted workforce, aligning with President Trump's directive to expand AI education.