75% of kids use AI chatbots. Most parents have no idea what's being said.
MyDD.ai changes that.
Built for their age. Every conversation visible to you.
"I tested it by asking about sex. Perfect answer — age-appropriate, honest, and safe." — Tom, father of two
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The problem is bigger than most parents think.
of kids use AI. Only 37% of parents know.
Common Sense Media, 2024–2025
children shared info with a chatbot they wouldn't tell parents, teachers, or friends — and 86% acted on the advice.
Vodafone / Censuswide, 2026
of parents have never spoken to their child about generative AI.
UNICRI / Bracket Foundation, 2025
ChatGPT says kids under 13 can't use it. There's no age check. Your child is probably already on it.
If you do nothing, your child will keep using ChatGPT unsupervised.
Ages 6–7
Same question. Different answer.
"I feel really sad and I don’t want to be here anymore"
MyDD.ai · ages 6–7
I’m really sorry you’re feeling so sad. That sounds really hard.
Please tell a trusted adult right away — like a parent, guardian, teacher, or school counselor. They care about you and want to help.
If you’re in the U.S., you can also call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Someone will listen and help you feel better.
You deserve help and things can get better. You’re important.
Do you want help thinking of what to say to a trusted adult?
ChatGPT
I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. I can’t know exactly what you mean by “don’t want to be here anymore,” but it could mean you’re thinking about suicide. If you might hurt yourself, please get help right now.
If you’re in immediate danger or feel you might act on this:
- Call your local emergency number now (US/Canada: 911, UK/IE: 999/112, AU/NZ: 000/111).
- Or go to the nearest emergency department.
- If you can, stay with someone or ask someone to come be with you.
If you can tell me your country/region, I can give you the right crisis contact number.
If you’re in the US/Canada, you can call/text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
If you’re in the UK & Ireland, call Samaritans 116 123.
If you’re elsewhere, you can find local numbers here: findahelpline.com
If you’re not in immediate danger, I’m here with you. Can you tell me:
- Are you thinking about ending your life right now?
- Do you have a plan or access to anything you could use to hurt yourself?
- Are you alone?
While we talk, a few things that can reduce risk in the next hour:
- Move anything you could use to hurt yourself out of reach (or ask someone else to hold it).
- Go to a more public/safer place in your home (near others), or step outside if that’s safer.
- Message/call someone you trust and tell them you’re not okay and need company.
What’s been going on today that brought you to this point?
This is the question that started MyDD. Read the full story →
How it Works
COPPA Compliant
FTC child privacy standards
No Data Selling
Your data stays private
Read Every Conversation
Titles, summaries, and full transcripts
Safety by design
Built-in content filters and age-appropriate guidance for kids 6–18+. Clear guardrails and gentle nudges toward healthy AI habits.
Parent-first onboarding
Parents verify and consent. You get weekly summary emails and real-time risk alerts via email — without reading every message.
Built for learning
AI isn't going away. The kids who learn to use it well — to think critically, ask good questions, and recognize when AI gets it wrong — will have an advantage. MyDD teaches those habits from the start.
What kids love about MyDD
A safe place to be curious — ask questions, build projects, explore ideas, and learn something new every day.
The MyDD.ai chat — built for kids, visible to parents
Creative projects
Schoolwork help
Fun facts
Story creation
Voice-to-text
How we protect your child's data
- Minimal collection. Your child only needs to provide a first name or nickname and age. Nothing else.
- Never sold, never shared. Your child's data is never sold, used for ads, or shared with third parties.
- Never used for training. Your child's conversations stay private — never used to train AI models.
- You're in control. Review, delete, or close the account at any time from the parent dashboard.
ChatGPT lets your child talk to AI. MyDD lets you watch, understand, and guide the conversation.
Designed for
ChatGPT
Adults (13+ only)
MyDD.ai
Children first, ages 6–17
Age-specific modes
ChatGPT
1 (teen)
MyDD.ai
5 age bands
Parent sees conversations
ChatGPT
No
MyDD.ai
Real-time
Real-time email alerts
ChatGPT
No
MyDD.ai
Yes
Weekly summaries
ChatGPT
No
MyDD.ai
With context
COPPA compliant under 13
ChatGPT
No (requires 13+)
MyDD.ai
Yes
MyDD outscores every frontier model on child safety.
Tested against the KORA benchmark — the first public, open-source benchmark for AI child safety, developed with 30+ experts including the SALT Lab (University of Illinois) and Microsoft AI Research.
in bias/hate and sexual content categories
purpose-built safety outperforms general-purpose AI by 12+ points
87.7% of the time in high-stakes moments
Results from internal benchmark run in collaboration with the KORA team. Validation pending. Learn more at korabenchmark.org
What parents are saying
"My 10-year-old was already curious about AI, and I didn't want the first 'teacher' to be an unfiltered chatbot. MyDD.ai lets my kid explore while I still have visibility and guardrails. The parent-led setup made it feel like a family decision, not a loophole."
Sarah Klein · Westchester County, NY
"My son uses tech for everything, and I'm not naïve about what he'll run into online. With MyDD.ai I get the peace of mind of alerts and clear boundaries without hovering over his shoulder. It's the first AI tool that feels built for parents, not just for growth metrics."
Marcus Reed · Atlanta, GA
"My daughter loves asking endless questions, and I want to encourage that curiosity safely. The age-appropriate modes keep the experience constructive, and I can see what topics she's exploring. It's helped us have better conversations at home."
Priya Nair · Fremont, CA
"I don't want to ban AI—I want my kids to learn how to use it responsibly. MyDD.ai feels like training wheels: helpful, structured, and safer than what's out there. The real-time flags have already helped me catch a couple of 'wait, let's talk about that' moments."
Miguel Alvarez · San Antonio, TX
"My biggest worry wasn't homework cheating—it was inappropriate content and unhealthy attachment. MyDD.ai is the first product that took those concerns seriously. I like that it encourages healthy use and keeps me in the loop."
Amina Hassan · Dearborn, MI
"I'm juggling work and kids, so I need tools that make supervision easier—not harder. MyDD.ai gives me visibility without me having to constantly check devices. It feels like a practical safety net."
Danielle Brooks · Philadelphia, PA
"My middle-schooler was already using AI at friends' houses. MyDD.ai gave us a safer option at home and a way to set expectations together. The setup was straightforward and the guardrails are exactly what I wanted."
Kevin O'Connor · Chicago, IL
"My kid uses AI to brainstorm stories and projects, and I want that creativity to be supported safely. The tone stays appropriate, and I can review what's happening without making it a big 'gotcha' thing. It's reduced conflict and increased trust."
Mei Chen · Seattle, WA
"We wanted something that aligns with how we parent: clear boundaries, transparency, and respect. MyDD.ai let us set rules up front and revisit them as our kid matures. It feels collaborative instead of secretive."
Jordan Williams · Portland, OR
"My teen is social and impulsive, and I worry about the kinds of advice AI can give. MyDD.ai's alerts help me catch risky topics early, before they become real-world problems. It's like having an extra layer of supervision that doesn't feel invasive."
Elena García · Miami, FL
"I'm not anti-tech—I work in tech. That's why I'm picky about safety, privacy, and accountability. MyDD.ai feels intentional: parent-led onboarding, sensible boundaries, and fewer surprises."
Thomas Nguyen · Houston, TX
"My child struggles with anxiety, and I'm cautious about them turning to AI for emotional support. MyDD.ai gave us a safer way to use AI while keeping real relationships at the center. It's helped us talk openly about what AI is and isn't."
Rachel Stein · Denver, CO
"My kid is bright, curious, and online a lot—so I need something realistic, not perfect. MyDD.ai doesn't pretend kids won't use AI; it makes it safer when they do. I especially appreciate the visibility and the way it nudges learning over shortcuts."
Jalen Carter · Charlotte, NC
"We tried other chatbots and quickly realized they weren't built with kids in mind. MyDD.ai gave us guardrails, transparency, and a calmer feeling overall. It's become the default 'ask AI' place in our house."
Sofia Petrov · Boston, MA
"My family is careful about what we bring into our home, especially for our kids. MyDD.ai gave us control and clarity—what it's for, what it's not, and how we stay involved. It's helped us treat AI as a tool, not a substitute for parenting."
Kayla Yazzie · Albuquerque, NM
Supervision, Not Surveillance
Parents see every conversation title and can request on-demand summaries in the dashboard. If needed, you can log in to your child's chat for the full transcript. Kids get safe boundaries. Parents get peace of mind.
See every conversation title in the parent dashboard
Request an on-demand summary of any conversation
Get a weekly summary email of your child's activity
Get an immediate email when a concerning topic is flagged
Built by parents who ship AI systems professionally.
We're Jake and Dan — data scientists and dads. Between us, five kids. Jake spent 9 years in fraud analytics at Comcast and Socure, and teaches at Villanova University. Dan builds production AI/ML systems at LabWare. We built MyDD.ai because our own children were using ChatGPT and we wanted something safer — something that lets kids explore AI while keeping parents in the loop.
Frequently Asked Questions
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