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Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT

OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.

Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT

TL;DR

  • Sam Altman suggested using ChatGPT Work to create daily podcasts for children based on family calendars and interests.
  • Alex Hirsch, creator of 'Gravity Falls,' questioned the AI parenting approach by asking, 'What if you just talked to your children?'
  • Hirsch's response gained significantly more traction than Altman's initial post.
  • This follows previous instances of tech leaders like Satya Nadella favoring AI over personal experiences.
  • OpenAI is actively seeking to engage parents, evidenced by job postings and competitor Meta's AI bedtime story app.
  • OpenAI faces lawsuits from families alleging harm from ChatGPT, while the company states it is continuously improving its models.