How Sam Altman wants you to parent your kids?

n a world racing toward unprecedented technological advancements, Sam Altman, a prominent figure in AI development, shares profound insights for the next generation.

His advice for kids born today is both a reflection on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and a timeless reminder of what truly matters in raising children. Below, we explore his thoughts on preparing kids for a future where AI outpaces human intelligence and opens an "infinite canvas" of possibilities.

A World Where AI Is Smarter Than Us All

Altman envisions a future where children grow up in a world fundamentally different from ours, one where AI's capabilities surpass human intelligence. "Um, a kid born today will never be smarter than AI ever," he states candidly.

This isn’t a grim prediction but a recognition of the rapid pace of technological progress. For kids born today, this reality will feel as natural as smartphones do to us now.

"And a kid born today, by the time that kid kind of understands the way the world works, will just always be used to an incredibly fast rate of things improving and discovering new science. They will just they will never know any other world. It will seem totally natural."

This perspective challenges us to rethink how we prepare kids for a future where technology evolves faster than we can imagine. The tools we use today—computers, phones, and more—will seem archaic to them.

"It will seem unthinkable and stone age like that we used to use computers or phones or any kind of technology that was not way smarter than we were." Kids will look back on the 2020s with pity, wondering, "how bad those people of the 2020s had it."

Timeless Parenting in a High-Tech World

Despite the seismic shifts AI will bring, Altman emphasizes that the core of parenting remains unchanged. ‍

"Probably nothing different than the way you've been parenting kids for tens of thousands of years. Like love your kids, show them the world, like support them in whatever they want to do and teach them how to be a good person. And that probably is what's going to matter."

This advice grounds us in the essentials: love, exploration, support, and moral guidance. No matter how advanced technology becomes, these values will always shape well-rounded individuals ready to navigate the world.

An Infinite Canvas for the Next Generation

Altman’s vision for kids is not one of limitation but of boundless opportunity. He hopes children will see their lives as expansive and full of potential, far beyond the constraints of today.

‍"Yeah like I want my kid to think I had a terrible constrained life and that he has this incredible infinite canvas of stuff to do that that that is like the way of the world." This "infinite canvas" symbolizes a future where AI empowers kids to explore, create, and innovate in ways we can’t yet fathom.

Preparing Kids for an AI-Driven Future

So, how do we prepare kids for this world? Altman’s advice suggests a balance: embrace the technological revolution while anchoring children in timeless values. Encourage curiosity about science and innovation, but also foster empathy, resilience, and ethics.

As AI reshapes industries, education, and daily life, kids will need both the adaptability to thrive in a fast-changing world and the moral compass to use technology responsibly.

Final Thoughts

Sam Altman’s insights remind us that while AI will redefine the future, the heart of raising kids remains constant. By loving and supporting them, exposing them to the world, and teaching them to be good people, we equip them to paint on that "infinite canvas" of possibilities.

As they grow up in a world where AI is smarter and progress is relentless, they’ll see our present as a quaint relic of the past—and that’s exactly the legacy Altman hopes to leave.

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