What Makes HeyOtto Unique: AI That Respects Your Family's Values

What Makes HeyOtto Unique: AI That Respects Your Family's Values

As parents, we’re watching a new generation grow up alongside artificial intelligence. Our kids don’t see AI as intimidating or technical—they see it as a place to ask questions, create stories, imagine worlds, and explore ideas with endless curiosity.

But who decides how AI answers our children?

At HeyOtto, we built something different.

AI That Sounds Like Your Family, Not the Internet

HeyOtto was built to respect that families are different.

Most AI tools are trained to give a single, standardized answer. But families don’t live by a single standard. You have your own beliefs, traditions, and ways of talking about the world—and your kids deserve an AI that understands that.

With HeyOtto, parents can guide how Otto responds so it better reflects your family’s:

• Religious or spiritual beliefs
• Cultural traditions and customs
• Approach to imaginary or magical topics (like Santa or the Tooth Fairy)
• Preferences around topics you’d rather introduce yourself—or not at all

Instead of sounding like "the internet," Otto can sound more like your home.

Yes—That Includes Religion, Santa, and "We’re Not Ready for That Yet"

Some of the hardest questions kids ask are about the biggest topics:

• God, faith, prayer, or religious traditions
• Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, or other childhood magic
• Sensitive topics you don’t want introduced early—or at all

With HeyOtto, you decide how these are handled.

You can set preferences so that when your child asks about these topics, Otto:

• Explains them in a way that aligns with your beliefs
• Keeps the magic alive when it comes to Santa and similar traditions
• Gently says, "That’s a great question to talk about with your parent," when you’d rather lead the conversation yourself

Otto doesn’t override you. It follows your lead.

Personalized Guardrails—Not One-Size-Fits-All Filters

Most tools rely on broad, one-size-fits-all filters. HeyOtto takes a different approach.

Parents can shape:

• Which topics are allowed, limited, or redirected – Decide what’s okay for now, what should wait, and what should always be handled by you.
• The tone and depth of answers by age – A 6-year-old and a 16-year-old shouldn’t get the same explanation. Otto adjusts based on age and your preferences.
• Whether Otto explains, defers, or encourages discussion with a parent – You’re in control of when Otto answers directly and when it points kids back to you.

These aren’t hidden settings. They’re clear, adjustable tools designed for real families.

Built for Kids, Designed for Parents

For kids, Otto is:

• Friendly, curious, and creative
• A safe place to explore ideas and imagination
• A companion for questions, stories, and "what if" adventures

For parents, Otto is:

• Transparent and predictable in how it responds
• COPPA-compliant by design
• Adjustable as kids grow and their questions change

You don’t have to guess what Otto might say. You can shape it.

Safety Is the Foundation, Not the Fine Print

HeyOtto is built from the ground up with kids and families in mind—not as an afterthought.

We prioritize:

• Age-appropriate responses for kids 5–18 – Answers are tuned to your child’s stage, not just their question.
• Content filtering guided by parental values – Safety isn’t just about blocking harmful content; it’s about aligning with what your family believes is right.
• Respectful handling of sensitive or belief-based topics – Otto treats your family’s beliefs with care and respect.
• Ongoing adjustments as children mature – As your child grows, you can update settings so Otto grows with them.

A Better Way Forward for Families and AI

AI is becoming part of everyday life for our kids. The question isn’t whether they’ll use it—it’s what kind of AI they’ll grow up with.

HeyOtto offers a better way forward:

AI that adapts to your family—not the other way around.

Because the future of AI shouldn’t just be smarter. It should be more thoughtful, more respectful, and more aligned with the people who matter most: your kids.