Parenthood is one of the most enriching experiences, but it is also a constant challenge, especially when parents face doubts or concerns about raising children. People often turn to the Internet, social media, or the best mobile apps for new parents for guidance.
However, this search can become a complicated path. To help parents with this task, there is also now a conversational AI tool called ParentGPT.
What is ParentGPT
Oath Care, a platform that connects parents with caregivers and health experts to support families from pregnancy to age 5, has identified this concern and developed ParentGPT.
It is a tool powered by ChatGPT artificial intelligence. Their goal is to simplify the process of getting high-quality answers to parenting-related questions. Among other topics, it deals with breastfeeding, nutrition, hygiene and health care… but yes, At the moment it can only be used in Englishas can be seen in the image:
What you can ask ParentGPT
ParentGPT offers a free text box with a simple prompt: «Ask anything about parenting». In it you can ask predefined questions with prompts such as “Why is breastfeeding so difficult?”, “How do I discipline my child without traumatizing him?” and “How can I combine my work schedule with my personal and family life?” It is also possible to enter free text.
ParentGPT provides helpful answers based on a selection of sources deemed credible by Oath Care, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in the United States, the National Health Service in the United Kingdom, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
ParentGPT allows you to connect with the Oath Care community, made up of experts and staff members of the company. ParentGPT may compose a summarized version of the question and answer for publication or allow the user to write it themselves, under their own name or anonymously.
Privacy and security in ParentGPT
The Oath Care community is regularly moderated by human staff, and users can report abusive behavior through the app. A human moderator reviews each question posed to the community by ParentGPT shortly after it is posted.
ParentGPT does not provide medical information and is not an intervention tool for child abuse or suicidal thoughts. In such situations, ParentGPT urges users to seek immediate help from healthcare professionals.
ParentGPT will not sell users’ health information to third parties, although it may sell de-identified data that it considers anonymous.
