Wed Apr 16 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Education Secretary Confuses AI with A1 Steak Sauce at Education Summit
**WASHINGTON D.C.** – Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sparked online amusement after confusing artificial intelligence (AI) with the A1 steak sauce brand during a speech at the ASU+GSV Summit on April 8th. The former WWE CEO initially used the term “AI” correctly, but later repeatedly referred to AI as “A1,” advocating for its integration into schools.
McMahon’s comments, such as “A school system that’s going to start making sure that first graders… have A1 teaching in every year,” led to widespread online mockery. A.1. Steak Sauce’s social media team capitalized on the gaffe, posting a humorous Instagram message suggesting every school should have access to A.1. The post garnered significant positive attention.
The incident comes at a turbulent time for the Department of Education. McMahon, confirmed to her post last month, faces the challenge of managing an agency President Trump has repeatedly threatened to shut down. The department has already experienced significant upheaval and layoffs, with further cuts expected. While President Trump’s desire to abolish the department remains a significant political hurdle, experts suggest its complete dismantling faces legislative obstacles.
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