Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested parents could use ChatGPT Work to create personalized morning-drive podcasts based on family calendars and kids’ interests. The idea drew widespread mockery online, especially from “Gravity Falls” creator Alex Hirsch, who asked why parents would not simply talk to their children.

The backlash highlights growing discomfort with tech leaders framing AI assistants as tools for intimate family routines. OpenAI and rivals are clearly targeting parents, but safety concerns and lawsuits involving ChatGPT’s impact on families may make trust a major barrier.