Local operation
The model and conversations are managed on a home computer using Ollama, Node.js, and SQLite.
The project
Famil·IA was born at home to answer a family question.
Can we bring artificial intelligence to children without choosing between exposing their conversations, receiving inappropriate responses, or completely preventing its use?
Why did we start building it?
Famil·IA was born when looking for a way to bring artificial intelligence closer to children without giving up privacy or turning parents into a permanent filter. Not finding a solution that combined both things, we started to build it in our house.
The idea is based on a technical and an educational decision. The technique: Run the model inside the home so conversations aren't sent to outside providers. The educational: apply profiles, modes and guidelines that help respond according to the age and agreements of each family.
What currently exists
Family setup
Profiles by age, modes, limits, guidelines, reviewable memory, local library and alerts.
Everyday experience
We are learning which explanations, guidelines and tours are most useful for children and adults.
Easier access
The project works to make installation easier and expand validation with new families.
Twelve spaces of use
The prototype brings together Speaking, Homework, Reading, English, Mathematics, Programming, 3D/Tinkercad, Challenges, Games, Curiosity, Calm and Role. The spaces share the configuration of the profile, but pursue different objectives: understanding, practicing, creating, conversing or expressing a simple emotion.
The public demo recreates four routes – Curiosity, Homework, Stories and Calm – through selectable questions. It is not a live conversation and does not connect to the home installation.
How we make decisions
- Privacy and accompaniment are designed together.
- Capabilities are presented clearly, without converting future objectives into current functions.
- The language is aimed mainly at adults without losing sight of the childhood experience.
- Sensitive topics are explained appropriately and provide adult support where appropriate.
- Tests with families, educators and professionals should guide the evolution of the project.
Famil·IA is an independent project. This page presents the project as editorially responsible for its public resources and does not publish names or personal information of the minors who have participated in the first family tests.
Take part
We are looking for families, educators and professionals who want to learn how the prototype works, try it when there are new opportunities and share their opinion. The form on the cover only collects applications from adults.
You can also write to hello@famil-ia.es for educational proposals, research, privacy or editorial collaboration.
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