OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested using ChatGPT to create a personalised podcast for children to listen to during the drive to school, generating content based on the family's calendar and each child's interests, such as reminding a child about a football match or mentioning an upcoming birthday. The idea sparked a parenting debate online, with many users criticising it for replacing the uninterrupted moments parents have with their children in the car. One sarcastic reply read, "Yeah, my dad AI-generates podcasts about my birthday instead of talking to me on the drive to school." Another commenter said the idea belonged in the category of "just because you can doesn't mean you should," arguing that some moments don't need technology involved. One response that gained attention read, "Sounds horrible to me," adding that not every quiet moment needs to be filled with content and that children sometimes benefit more from conversation or silence. Many parents noted that the school run is where children casually mention falling out with a friend, forgetting a science project, or sharing dreams, and worried these unplanned conversations could disappear. Some users disagreed, feeling the idea could work for longer journeys or busy mornings, and others saw it as a way AI can make information more engaging for children, though many drew a line between helping children learn and letting it replace human interaction.