Sam Altman says a 'cool use case' for ChatGPT is a daily AI podcast about your kids. The replies were brutal
Sam Altman's suggestion of a ChatGPT-powered parenting tool has sparked intense backlash.
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What happened
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, proposed a new use case for ChatGPT: a daily AI podcast about children. The internet responded swiftly and negatively. The Times of India, Futurism, Business Insider, and TechCrunch all covered the backlash.
The Times of India and Business Insider noted that users told Altman to 'do better'. Futurism described the idea as 'low key horrifying'. Altman continues to advocate for the idea.
Fortune noted that the replies were brutal. The debate is ongoing, with no signs of abating.
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Who reported it (8)
- Altman goes viral for saying ChatGPT can help parents understand their own kids SFGATE · 13h ago
- OpenAI Finds More Rogue Agents as Altman Draws Backlash Over ChatGPT Family Podcast Pitch AI Insider · 13h ago
- Sam Altman suggests parents generate AI podcasts about their kids Mashable · 13h ago
- Sam Altman shares a 'ChatGPT-inspired' parenting tip that internet does not agree with, tells him to 'do better' The Times of India · 13h ago
- Sam Altman’s Parenting Strategy Sounds Low Key Horrifying Futurism · 13h ago
- Sam Altman is getting dragged for suggesting this ChatGPT 'use case' for parents Business Insider · 13h ago
- Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT TechCrunch · 13h ago
- Sam Altman says a 'cool use case' for ChatGPT is a daily AI podcast about your kids. The replies were brutal Fortune · 13h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the proposed use case for ChatGPT?
Sam Altman suggested using ChatGPT to create a daily AI podcast about children.
How did the public react to this idea?
The public reaction was overwhelmingly negative, with many criticizing the proposal.
What outlets covered this story?
The Times of India, Futurism, Business Insider, TechCrunch, and Fortune all covered the story.
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