8 working parents share how they use AI to give them more time with their kids

AI is already a divisive topic when it comes to the future of work.

The discourse heats up even more the closer you get to home.

Last week week, Open AI CEO Sam Altman was torched for suggesting that parents could use ChatGPT to “have it make a podcast that talks about one kid’s soccer game that afternoon, one kid’s upcoming birthday, some news” on a drive to school.

Hundreds of X users fanned the flames with the same question: Why not just talk to your kids?

While some parents worry about becoming overly reliant on AI, some see it as a powerful tool for managing packed schedules and overwhelming to-do lists.

Some also find it helpful for troubleshooting their most specific parenting problems, whether they’re concerned about a missed milestone or want to improve their kids’ grades.

We asked eight parents how they use AI to balance work and family life, finding the technology frees them up to be more present for their children.