As AI threatens jobs across industries, Melania Trump on the most-powerful skill in AI era: Knowing what to ...

First Lady Melania Trump has spoken on the shifting landscape of work and education as the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has sparked concern over job displacement. She said that while the technology is hollowing out traditional roles rooted in memorisation, it is also elevating a new set of human skills to be at forefront of the global economy. Trump’s message to the next generation is clear: the most valuable asset in the modern world is not technical coding or data processing, it is the ability to ask the right questions.

“In the new AI era, the most powerful skill is knowing what to ask, why it matters, and how to think beyond the first answer,” Trump said at the recently held Zoom Ahead: AI for tomorrow's leaders event.

“I encourage you to be stubbornly curious, think outside the box, and question everything,” she added. According to Trump, people are living in the ‘Age of Imagination’, where AI is serving as the primary engine for creativity.

Read First Lady Melania Trump’s full speech on Age of Imagination

We are living in the Age of Imagination.

The Age of Imagination is a new era, powered by artificial intelligence, where one’s curiosity can be satisfied almost magically, in seconds. You are fortunate to have the capability to fulfill your dreams through the power of learning, with AI serving as the primary engine for creative exploration.

History reminds us that curiosity is the driving force behind every great achievement. The world’s greatest minds – our writers, architects, scientists, and painters – all had endless interest about human nature, and they all questioned that which was yet to be answered.

Are you ready to produce your own movie? Do you want to build the next Dress to Impress empire? Have you ever wondered how to become the next master artist? Create your own song?

Every giant, at some point in time, questions the status quo. Their singular vision pushes humanity in a new direction.Artificial intelligence is changing today’s world, and your curiosity should serve as the driving force. For the first time in history, the young girl dreaming of becoming a fashion designer and the young boy who wants to stand-up his cool animated superhero series can do so, from their own home.Artificial Intelligence provides all the tools needed to implement your creative vision – today. You can develop movie characters, scripts, fashion, music, art – the entire ecosystem. All with AI.But, what do you need to start? You need to harness your Imagination. In the new AI era, the most powerful skill is knowing what to ask, why it matters, and how to think beyond the first answer.I encourage you to be stubbornly curious, think outside the box, and question everything.Creators must stretch their minds to think differently. The world of possibility is endless, and AI is extending the conceptual in ways never dreamed of before. In the past, memorization unlocked opportunity. Today, your curiosity will open new doors to meaning, innovation, and leadership.But we must remember, although artificial intelligence can generate images and information, only humans can generate meaning and purpose. Deep thinking, patience, and staying curious are where purpose begins.Today, I urge you to take action: use AI to unlock new parts of your imagination. Lead with your ideas, stay sharp, but remember – never surrender your thinking to AI.Choose to let your imagination drive your intellectual progress. But never use AI as a quick solution. Be intellectually honest with yourself – use AI as a tool – but do not let it replace your personal intelligence.Pursue understanding with passion like no generation before. Make an impact.