Observed arrival · 2026-10-24

OpenBuddies puts children’s AI on the family computer

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Editorial interest 77/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An open-source, self-hosted AI project where children create buddies for chat, pictures, quizzes, and guided homework help.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-24 issue.

For: Parents setting up supervised AI for their children
Worth noticing: The setup instructions specify a computer that stays at home, with installation offered for macOS or Linux.

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The setup flow starts with an adult choosing rules on a home computer, then a child scans a code to create a buddy from a phone. The listed controls include daily AI limits and app access, while homework help is framed as hints and similar examples rather than supplied answers. The site also describes a separate reply check and alerts for worrying conversations; these are project claims, not independently verified here.

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