I cannot imagine having gone through figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT.
During his recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman opened up about how deeply he relies on ChatGPT while raising his newborn son. From small daily doubts to bigger developmental questions, Altman said the AI assistant has become his go-to source for clarity, reassurance, and instant guidance.
Altman shared humorous moments—like worrying why his child laughs after dropping pizza on the floor—and more serious concerns, such as fears about delayed crawling. Each time, he turned to ChatGPT for answers, and the AI offered calm, personalized reassurance. According to Altman, this level of emotional intelligence made parenting feel less overwhelming.
However, his statement sparked online debate. Some people praised his honesty, saying many first-time parents feel lost and overthink everything. Others criticized him, calling the comment “stunted” and arguing that parents raised children for centuries without AI.
Despite mixed reactions, Altman believes AI will naturally become part of modern parenting. He emphasized that while humans don't need AI for raising children, tools like ChatGPT can reduce anxiety, save time, and help parents feel more confident in an age of information overload.
