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San Francisco father lets AI chatbot read bedtime stories to his baby

Original: 'Parenting hits different when you work in AI': A San Francisco father is going viral for letting a chatbot read to his

A San Francisco father working in artificial intelligence has drawn wide attention after revealing he lets a chatbot read stories to his baby. The story, reported by Fast Company, has sparked debate about technology's growing role in parenting, with some seeing it as a clever tool for busy parents and others worrying it replaces human connection between parent and child.

Why now: The story taps into ongoing debate about whether AI belongs in intimate family moments like reading to children.

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