Sam Altman Limits Child's Early AI Interaction
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on the "Mostly Human" podcast on April 3, 2026, that he will delay his son's interaction with AI and limit exposure to algorithmic feeds like infinite scroll. He praised potential school uses of AI for intense, personalized tutoring but warned such deployments could also go wrong. Altman reiterated that building safe AI remains his top priority.
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- Read OriginalSam Altman says parenting changed his view on iPads — and that he wants his son to 'play in the dirt'businessinsider.com
