Today, on Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, we remember the families of those who gave everything for our country. Behind every fallen service member is a family who loved them and a hole left behind. Gold Star families carry a weight most of us will never truly understand. Their loved ones died defending American freedom. We owe them our gratitude, our support, and a promise: Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

TODAY: CNBC's Jon Fortt hosts a new in-depth, one-hour special, “CNBC Innovation Lab,” examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market and society, particularly for younger workers entering an AI-driven world. “CNBC Innovation Lab” will air at 4 p.m. ET on CNBC. Tune in!