Safety & age
What age should kids use AI?
No universal lab number fits every family. HeyOtto is built for kids and teens 8–18 with a parent-created account. Under 8, delay open chatbots. From 8 up, decide by maturity, school policy, and whether you can see chats and set limits. Otto is an assistant, not a companion.
A parent creates the account.
Summary
Age chooser: under 8 delay; 8–18 parent-provisioned; adult AI alone usually lacks transcripts.
Takeaways
- HeyOtto band: 8–18 with parent account
- Under 8: delay open AI chat
- Visibility and house rules matter as much as age
No universal lab number fits every family. HeyOtto is built for kids and teens 8–18 with a parent-created account. Under 8, delay open chatbots. From 8 up, decide by maturity, school policy, and whether you can see chats and set limits. Otto is an assistant, not a companion.
What to do in HeyOtto
- Confirm age fit (8–18 for HeyOtto)
- Create your parent account (Try free)
- Set limits before first long session
- Write when-AI-is-allowed house rules
What to do in HeyOtto
Confirm age fit (8–18 for HeyOtto). Create your parent account (Try free). Set limits before first long session. Write when-AI-is-allowed house rules.
A parent creates the account.
More questions
Is 13 special because of teen accounts?
Teen toggles are access policy, not a family transcript dashboard.
What about preschool AI toys?
Different age band and product job — HeyOtto starts at 8.
Reviewed September 24, 2026.