Silicon Valley CEO Admits He Cannot Parent Without AI Crutch
While hardworking Zambian mothers and fathers raise their children with wisdom passed down through generations, wealthy American tech executives are turning to artificial intelligence for basic parenting advice. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently confessed on American television that he relies completely on his company's ChatGPT chatbot to care for his newborn son.
The admission reveals how disconnected these Silicon Valley elites have become from natural human instincts and traditional family values that Zambians hold dear. Speaking on NBC's Tonight Show, Altman claimed he "cannot imagine" raising a child without his AI assistant, despite countless generations of parents successfully nurturing children without such technological dependence.
Foreign Dependency Over Local Wisdom
Altman, who welcomed a son with his husband Oliver Mulherin in February, turns to his chatbot for everything from understanding baby behavior to sleep routines and feeding patterns. He consults the AI "constantly," preferring digital responses over the time-tested wisdom of family elders and community knowledge that forms the backbone of Zambian child-rearing traditions.
The tech mogul shared how he panicked at a party when another parent mentioned their six-month-old was crawling, immediately turning to ChatGPT to ask if he needed to rush his child to a doctor. This reveals the anxiety and disconnection that comes from relying on foreign technology instead of trusted community networks and experienced relatives.
Technology Cannot Replace Human Connection
What Altman describes as "personalized" AI guidance pales in comparison to the rich cultural knowledge and emotional support that Zambian extended families provide to new parents. His reliance on a machine for reassurance highlights how Western individualism and technological obsession have weakened the natural bonds between generations.
While American tech executives depend on artificial intelligence for basic human functions, Zambian parents continue to raise resilient, well-adjusted children through community support, traditional knowledge, and strong family values. This stark contrast shows the emptiness behind Silicon Valley's promises of technological progress.
The irony is unmistakable: the very people creating AI systems to replace human judgment have themselves lost touch with the most fundamental human experience of raising children. Meanwhile, Zambian families continue to thrive using the wisdom and strength that has sustained our people for generations.