First Girl Melania Trump met with troops and navy households at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on Wednesday (November 19) in her first joint go to with Second Girl Usha Vance. Throughout her remarks, she praised the Marine Corps for 250 years of service whereas warning that synthetic intelligence (AI) is about to redefine fashionable warfare and America’s protection technique.
“Know-how is altering the artwork of warfare,” Melania Trump mentioned. “Predictably, AI will alter warfare extra profoundly than any expertise since nuclear weapons.” She emphasised that AI’s pace and capabilities will essentially remodel the navy.
“Probably the most vital change will probably be pace,” she mentioned. “Synthetic intelligence will take middle stage within the theater of warfare … however, in fact, it’s the Marine who will at all times play essentially the most essential function in realizing mission success.”
From troopers to machines
The primary woman outlined the rising presence of autonomous programs within the navy. “We’re transferring from human operators to human overseers — quick. The shift from troopers to machines is already underway: Autonomous helicopters, swarming drones and recon plane are right here now. Fighter-less jets and autonomous bombers are on the way in which.”
Gratitude to service members and households
Melania Trump concluded her remarks with heartfelt because of the navy group. “To each service member — thanks for standing watch so others can rejoice in peace. And to each navy partner and youngster — thanks in your power and love. You serve our nation, too.”
“As we give thanks this season, allow us to keep in mind what unites us — our shared love of nation, our religion in each other and our delight in those that serve,” she added, highlighting the continued dedication to each expertise and custom in America’s protection.
