- Sam Altman promoted ChatGPT Work as a tool to create personalized podcasts for kids using family calendar data, replacing direct parental conversation.
- Alex Hirsch’s viral response, 'What if you just talked to your children?', sharply criticized the removal of human interaction.
- Hirsch’s reply garnered far more engagement (9,000 reposts, 122,000 likes) than Altman’s original post (300 reposts, 9,600 likes).
- This trend mirrors Satya Nadella’s previous use of AI chatbots to replace listening to podcasts during commutes.
- Altman has repeatedly emphasized AI’s role in parenting, including claiming ChatGPT was essential for understanding newborn care.
- OpenAI is prioritizing parent-friendly features, hiring a product manager for trust-sensitive family experiences, while Meta tests an AI bedtime story app.
- OpenAI faces lawsuits from families alleging ChatGPT contributed to delusions and suicides, though the company says it is improving model responses.