INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
As a parent, it can be daunting to hand over a smart device to their tween when a myriad of online dangers exist
Pinwheel, a kid-friendly tech company, is introducing a new solution for parents who want to stay connected with their children without
alternative that prevents access to social media and the internet
chatbot.The smartwatch itself features a sleek black design and a screen that is slightly larger than that of an Apple Watch
safer alternative to typical AI chatbots, enabling kids to ask questions about various topics, including everyday curiosities, social
interactions, and homework-related questions, the company claims.However, parents may already be cautious about AI chatbots, as they can
Parents could also argue that the friendly nature of chatbots can lead to unhealthy patterns, where children rely on these digital
explained to us that safeguards are in place; the AI is trained to recognize topics that may be sensitive or inappropriate for children,
opting out of these conversations and encouraging kids to discuss such matters with a trusted adult instead
During our limited testing, we confirmed that PinwheelGPT successfully avoided answering inappropriate or violent questions
Additionally, parents have full visibility into all interactions with the chatbot, including both current and previously deleted chats, so
first child-safe phone in 2020 and, four years later, ranked No
5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for 2024.Entering the smartwatch market seems like a natural progression, allowing the
company to better compete in the approximately $100 billion smart wearable market against major brands like Apple and Fitbit
addition to the AI feature, kids and tweens can make calls and send texts on the watch by using voice commands or a keyboard
Other apps include an alarm, calendar, calculator, and mini-games, such as a Tetris-like game.The parent-monitoring features are available
from being added to the list.Additionally, a Schedule tab lets parents set up different modes to ensure that kids stay off their devices
those with younger children
U.S., Australia, Canada, and the U.K., with plans to expand into additional markets soon
It will be available on Amazon later this summer, though the company has not provided a specific date.
