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Sam Altman Relies on ChatGPT for Parenting, Says Kids Will Be More Capable but Not Smarter Than AI

He turned to the chatbot for newborn care advice, issuing a warning about potential parasocial bonds from unregulated AI use

Sam Altman podcast appearance.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman turns to ChatGPT for parenting tips, says his kids will never be smarter than AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says artificial intelligence will make his children more capable than previous generations, though not necessarily more intelligent.
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Overview

  • Altman said he was “constantly” asking ChatGPT about infant behavior and developmental stages during his baby’s first weeks
  • He predicted that children will never outsmart AI but will grow up vastly more capable through fluency with AI tools
  • He highlighted AI’s propensity to hallucinate and advised treating chatbot responses with cautious skepticism
  • He cautioned that unregulated interactions could foster problematic parasocial relationships and urged new societal guardrails
  • OpenAI’s guidelines recommend against ChatGPT use by under-13s, underscoring the need for responsible integration of AI into family routines