Engineer called ‘horrible father’ for joking about using AI to read bedtime stories

A software engineer’s attempt to leverage AI for automating bedtime stories backfired, provoking criticism online. Many social media users labeled the approach as devoid of warmth and criticized its implications on parenting. Concerns regarding technology’s influence on emotional connections in children resonated with commentators. In light of the backlash, the engineer promptly removed his post, choosing to return to the traditional method of storytelling with his child.