Subj : Raising a newborn with AI
To   : All
From : Blue White
Date : Fri Jun 05 2026 10:15:44

Quote of the day by Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine having gone through 
figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT"  opening up on how 
reliant we are on chatbots

Date:
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Description:
The OpenAI CEO recently became a parent and has been relying on a chatbot for 
parenting tips, as many others are increasingly doing

FULL STORY
When ChatGPT burst onto the
scene, not many would have seriously considered consulting it for parenting 
advice. A few years on, however, that's exactly what OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman 
has done, as was surprisingly revealed. "I cannot imagine having gone through 
figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT. Clearly, people did it 
for a long time  no problem  so I know clearly it's possible  but I have 
relied on it so much."  Sam Altman, December 2025

How to raise a child in the 21st century

When Sam Altman appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Fallon just before the turn of the year, few expected him to reveal just how 
reliant he was on ChatGPT when it came to raising a (then) eight-month-old. 
An example query Altman jokingly shared was "Why does my kid
keep dropping his pizza on the floor and laughing?" and another example 
involved Altman frenetically asking, "Do I need to take my kid to the doctor 
tomorrow morning?" when another parent bragged about their own child crawling 
at six months old, which baby Altman could not.

The exchange revealed just how Altman, and possibly many others, are 
increasingly reliant on ChatGPT for crucial information that affects our 
lives  and not just general knowledge.

The ChatGPTfication of the social fabric

A major OpenAI study into ChatGPT usage in September 2025 revealed
that it has been adopted by 10% of the world's population, with 70% of 
queries categorized as "non-work". Many in the public eye are using ChatGPT 
for parenting, including TikTok user Lilian Schmidt , journalist Eilidh 
Dorgan , and British celebrity Molly-Mae Hague .

But, as with all AI-generated advice, there can be dangers to taking answers 
at face value, according to researcher Calissa Leslie-Miller, speaking with 
CNBC . In a 2024 study , Leslie-Miller argued that there's a critical need 
for expert oversight of ChatGPT  especially when it comes to discussing 
health topics. 

With AI tools becoming more commonplace and accessible, many are turning to 
these imperfect tools to aid with support and advice when it comes to 
engaging with other human beings  whether that's in relationships or when 
raising their own children.

Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-sam-altman-i-cannot-imagine-
having-gone-through-figuring-out-how-to-raise-a-newborn-without-chatgpt-openin
g-up-on-how-reliant-we-are-on-chatbots

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