April 12, 2025 - 19:40
During her recent appearance at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a surprising gaffe by confusing artificial intelligence (AI) with the popular steak sauce, A.1. Sauce. The incident occurred while she was discussing the transformative impact of technology on education.
McMahon's comment caught the attention of attendees, leading to a mix of laughter and disbelief in the audience. "You heard her," she said, referencing a previous speaker, before mistakenly linking AI to A.1. Sauce. The slip-up highlighted the growing importance of AI in various sectors, including education, but also underscored the challenges some leaders face in keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies.
Despite the humorous blunder, McMahon's overall message focused on the need for educational institutions to embrace technological advancements. The summit aimed to foster dialogue on innovative solutions to enhance learning experiences for students across the country.
