Overview

• First Lady Melania Trump led the second meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education, emphasizing responsible stewardship and preparation for students as AI expands.
• Microsoft detailed support that includes 12 months of free Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot for every U.S. college student, $1.25 million in educator grants through the Presidential AI Challenge, expanded Copilot access in schools, and free LinkedIn Learning AI courses.
• Microsoft also pledged no‑cost AI training and certifications for community colleges through partnerships with AACC and the National Applied AI Consortium, plus a nationwide LinkedIn Learning AI Challenge launching September 29.
• Amazon committed to support AI skills training for 4 million U.S. learners by 2028, enable curricula for 10,000 educators, provide up to $30 million in AWS credits, and back the Presidential AI Challenge with up to $200,000 in AWS credits, $1.5 million in student prizes, and technical guidance.
• Top industry figures attended or were present in the audience, including Google’s Sundar Pichai, IBM’s Arvind Krishna, and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, as Cabinet officials highlighted implementation needs such as teacher capacity and energy infrastructure.