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AI · December 7, 2023

Ello

AI reading coach to make kids fall in love with books

Ello launched on December 7, 2023 with 131 votes, #387 of 3,780 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

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What it does

Ello is building the most natural AI teacher to maximize the learning potential of all children, regardless of resources. Its first product is the world’s most advanced reading coach, powered by proprietary speech recognition and generative AI.

Ello is a AI-powered reading and math app. Built for ages 4–9, and shaped entirely around your child.

An AI math & reading teacher built around your child. Available on iOS and Android. For the first time, AI technology can truly teach. Ello listens, understands, and adapts to your child in real time. No two kids learn the same way, and no two kids will ever have the same experience on Ello. It listens in real time and decides exactly what your child needs, right when they need it. One size does not fit all. Ello slows down when they are stuck, and pushes them when they’re ready. This app has really helped my daughter love reading and build her confidence as a new reader. She literally asks if she can read with Ello instead of watching cartoons! This app is fantastic!!!! It makes reading so…from ello.com

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