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What Is Emotional AI Dependency — And Why HeyOtto Is Designed Differently

Mar 8, 2026

Natalie Gibson

What Is Emotional AI Dependency — And Why HeyOtto Is Designed Differently

AI companion apps are engineered to make children emotionally dependent through constant validation, simulated friendship, and always-on availability. Here's what the research says:

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