How Otto Is Thinking About AI, Sustainability, and the Future of Family-Friendly Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday family life. As AI adoption grows, many parents are asking:

• What impact does AI have on the environment?
• What are companies doing to reduce that impact?

At Otto, we believe responsible technology starts with asking these questions early and answering them honestly.

AI and the Environment: An Honest Conversation

AI systems require energy to operate—both to train models and to run them every day. That energy use has a real environmental footprint.

Rather than over-promising or using vague language, Otto takes a transparent approach:

• acknowledging that AI has an environmental cost
• sharing how we think about that cost as we grow
• committing to revisit and improve our approach over time

We see sustainability as an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time marketing claim.

Otto's Long-Term Vision for Sustainable AI

As Otto grows, we are actively considering how to align our infrastructure with long-term environmental responsibility. Areas of focus include:

• Partnering with cleaner infrastructure providers: Prioritizing data centers and cloud partners that invest in cleaner energy sources and efficiency.
• Improving AI efficiency: Designing and selecting models that deliver value for families without unnecessary compute usage.
• Evaluating emerging energy technologies: Exploring how future options like micro-nuclear and small modular reactors could support low-carbon, always-on AI systems.
• Prioritizing responsible growth: Choosing scalable, sustainable growth over short-term expansion that ignores environmental impact.

Our goal is to build an AI platform that can serve families for the long term, without losing sight of the planet those families depend on.

Why Micro-Nuclear Energy Is Part of the Conversation

Modern micro-nuclear energy is one of several technologies we are watching as part of a broader clean-energy future. It offers potential benefits such as:

• Consistent, carbon-free power: Providing steady, low-carbon electricity that does not depend on weather conditions.
• A smaller environmental footprint: Using compact designs that can reduce land use compared to some traditional energy sources.
• 24/7 reliability: Supporting always-on systems like AI platforms that need stable power around the clock.

While these technologies are still evolving, we believe it is important to think ahead about how next-generation energy sources could support responsible AI infrastructure.

AI Can Be Part of the Environmental Solution

AI is not only a consumer of energy—it can also help reduce environmental impact across many sectors. Today, AI is increasingly used to:

• Optimize power grids: Balancing supply and demand, integrating renewables, and reducing energy waste.
• Improve climate and weather modeling: Helping scientists better understand extreme weather, climate risks, and long-term trends.
• Reduce waste in transportation and agriculture: Improving routing, logistics, irrigation, and resource use to cut emissions and waste.

By building AI systems thoughtfully, we can support solutions that help families and the environment at the same time.

Why This Transparency Matters to Parents

Otto is built for families who value:

• Safety: Technology that respects children and protects them from harmful content.
• Privacy: Clear boundaries around data collection and use.
• Ethical AI: Systems designed with fairness, accountability, and long-term impact in mind.
• Honesty about tradeoffs: Acknowledging that powerful technology comes with responsibilities.

We believe parents deserve to know not just what AI can do, but how it is powered and what companies are doing to reduce its environmental footprint.