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 ParentsMost parents find out their child has been using AI long after it started. If that's you, you're not behind — you're exactly where most families are. Here's what to do next.
For ParentsAn honest, research-backed guide for parents on Character AI's real safety risks, explicit content, emotional dependency, no parental controls. Why HeyOtto is the safer AI alternative.
For ParentsA major new Common Sense Media report finds most parents and kids expect AI fluency to be a non-negotiable skill by adulthood. Here’s what that means — and how to foster proficiency, not dependency.
For ParentsIn December 2025, a fourth-grader at a Los Angeles elementary school used Adobe Express for Education to illustrate a book report. The AI generated sexualized images.
For ParentsWhat "brainrot AI" is, what the research says about its developmental effects, and what parents can do to protect their children.
For ParentsHeyOtto is the AI platform for kids built specifically for ages 8–18 — with age-adaptive responses, real parental controls, COPPA compliance, and no emotional manipulation.
Built for kids to explore. Built for parents to trust.
