HeyOtto Blog
Practical guidance for raising kids in the AI era — what to know before choosing a tool, how to talk with your kids about AI, and what "AI-ready" actually means for families.
For ParentsHeyOtto founder Natalie Gibson on why she built safe AI for her kids: adult-first tools, weak kid apps, and real safety architecture—not decorative filters—for her own family.
For ParentsA parent guide to teen AI companion overreliance: what CHI 2026 research found, why emotional attachment happens, warning signs, and practical family safeguards.
For ParentsChatGPT’s teen parental controls require opt-in—and teens can unlink. Why HeyOtto’s parent-first, model-level controls can’t be disabled by kids. Compare features and sources.
For ParentsAI-generated kids videos flood YouTube and Shorts. What AI slop is, what Fairplay and researchers report, and what parents can do while platforms move slowly.
For ParentsIs ChatGPT safe for a 10-year-old? It isn’t built for kids—13+ terms, weak age checks, adult guardrails, and COPPA limits. Honest guide to risks plus what to look for in kid-first AI.
For ParentsChatGPT wasn’t built for children. Learn what kids need from AI, where adult tools fall short, and why HeyOtto is purpose-built for safety, COPPA, and development.
Built for kids to explore. Built for parents to trust.
