Melania Trump hat gerade einen Weg gefunden, die Rechte und die Linke zu vereinen – im Hass
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[](https://slate.com/comments/life/2026/03/melania-trump-robot-teachers-plato.html)Yesterday, at a meeting at the White House, first lady Melania Trump entered the room alongside a tall, slim, beige-and-black humanoid robot. (Get your “How can you tell which one is which?” joke out now! There—feel better?) The robot introduced itself as “Figure 3, a humanoid built in the United States of America,” and told the group, the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition, that it was “grateful” to be “part of this historic movement to empower children with technology and education.” Melania followed the robot in making comments of her own, telling the audience that the “future of A.I. is personified … it will be formed in the shape of humans.” Then, speaking to the audience that included first spouses from Israel, Ukraine, and France, she described what a humanoid robot like this one might someday do for children.
“Imagine a humanoid educator named Plato,” the first lady [prompted the assembled group](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glfTpD9iKhs). “Access to the classical studies is now instantaneous. Literature, science, art, philosophy, mathematics, and history—humanity’s entire corpus of information is available in the comfort of your home,” she said, apparently nodding to the many among the MAGA faithful who have adopted or are contemplating adopting homeschooling, often using curricula [branded as “classical](https://welltrainedmind.com/?v=6cc98ba2045f&__cf_chl_tk=dC6IZnx2i48CdCDYfWa28bJzCGnMhrwxOucOoNcUpns-1774540795-1.0.1.1-WPUABJImpXqzc7b1whq4fRrgxKT8RjrIrzrFibe7geE).” “Plato will provide a personalized experience adaptive to the needs of each student,” Melania promised.
Slate’s Rebecca Onion writes about how Melania’s move accidentally united the right and the left: [https://slate.com/life/2026/03/melania-trump-robot-teachers-plato.html?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_content=robots_melania&utm_campaign=&tpcc=reddit-social–robots_melania](https://slate.com/life/2026/03/melania-trump-robot-teachers-plato.html?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_content=robots_melania&utm_campaign=&tpcc=reddit-social–robots_melania)
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At a recent White House meeting, Melania Trump introduced a humanoid robot named Figure 3, which is envisioned as a future homeschooling tool called „Plato.“ This robot aims to provide personalized education by adapting to each student’s needs, potentially allowing parents to homeschool without the influence of public school curricula. While Melania touted the benefits of such technology, reactions were mixed, with some conservatives expressing skepticism about a robot teacher. The introduction of Plato comes amid a growing backlash against educational technology, with calls from both sides of the political spectrum to limit its use in schools. Critics argue that reliance on tech in education has not delivered promised benefits, leading to a reevaluation of its role in learning environments.
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I don’t hate her, I nothing her.
We need robots who will wipe old people’s asses, help them in the shower, and be companions for them so that their caretakers don’t have to work so hard.
We don’t need robots making kids weirder than they already are.
I bet you have to pay for education like streaming service. The poor will not be able to access academic opportunities. Keep the poor stupid and mailable. Good workers and soldiers.