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Sam Altman Roasted for “ChatGPT Parenting” & Spider-Man Scores 2nd Best Opening Ever

August 3, 2026·26 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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Sam Altman sparked debate by suggesting AI-generated podcasts for children using family calendars, drawing criticism for replacing human interaction with technology. Meanwhile, Spider-Man: Brand New Day defied superhero fatigue with a record-breaking $927 million global debut, and Google

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