Hello, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into an intriguing story about AI, parenthood, and a bit of humor. Buckle up as we explore how one of the tech world’s biggest minds navigates the challenges of raising a tiny human with a little help from AI.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and a new dad, shared his experiences on a fresh podcast. Amidst sleepless nights, he turns to ChatGPT to ask questions about his baby’s behavior during those first few precious weeks. Now that he’s a proud father of a three-month-old, he’s also chatting with AI about the typical milestones and developmental stages of children.

Altman humorously admits that, despite the long history of caring for babies without AI, he personally relies on ChatGPT. It’s basically like having a parent buddy to answer all those late-night baby questions. While some concern exists about the AI’s occasional hallucinations, parents have always turned to questionable sources, so it’s a modern twist on the age-old midnight Google sessions.

The conversation also touched on the oddity—and fun—of children loving voice-enabled AI modes, with a funny story about a kid obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine talking about AI. However, Altman cautioned that AI tools, especially for kids under 13, come with risks and no official parental controls yet. Society will need to figure out new boundaries for this digital age child-rearing.

Despite the concerns, Altman sees enormous potential. He envisions a future where kids grow up in a world with advanced AI everywhere, possibly thinking that AI has always been part of life. He reminds us that society is generally good at managing risks and that the positives of AI could be groundbreaking—maybe even making parenting a bit easier and more fun.