Tech Leaders Back Melania Trump’s AI Initiative with Multi-Billion Dollar Commitments

Silicon Valley's biggest players have aligned with the Trump administration in a landmark AI push. Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Apple, and Amazon pledged billions toward education and infrastructure during Thursday's White House announcement. The collaboration marks the most significant private-public tech partnership since 2017.

Microsoft's Satya Nadella unveiled immediate free Copilot AI access for all U.S. college students, with K-12 rollout within two years. The $4 billion commitment includes training and services through 2028. "This empowers the next generation," Nadella stated, emphasizing maintained partnerships with educational institutions.

Amazon committed to train 4 million workers in AI skills while supporting 10,000 educators. Their $30 million AWS cloud credit program for schools complements broader workforce adaptation initiatives. OpenAI and Google are expected to detail additional commitments imminently.