HeyOtto Launches Atlanta’s First Family-Focused AI Platform for Kids and Parents

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Introducing HeyOtto — Atlanta’s Family-First AI Companion for Kids and Parents

Reimagining Safe, Smart Artificial Intelligence for Children with Unmatched Parental Control and Creative Support

Atlanta, GA — February 13, 2026 — HeyOtto, an Atlanta-based artificial intelligence company, today announced the official public launch of its new family-first AI platform designed specifically for children and parents. Built with safety, creativity, and parental oversight at its core, HeyOtto aims to redefine how families interact with AI technology.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into schools, homes, and everyday life, many parents have expressed concern about children accessing general-purpose AI platforms without age-specific safeguards. HeyOtto was created to address that gap. The company’s AI companion, Otto, delivers age-appropriate conversations, educational support, and creative tools while giving parents meaningful control and visibility.

Unlike traditional AI chatbots built for adults, HeyOtto was developed from the ground up for families. Children and teens ages 8–18 can safely explore topics that interest them, receive homework assistance, write stories, brainstorm ideas, generate creative prompts, and engage in imaginative conversations — all within a structured, parent-managed environment that match the parents vaules.

A New Standard in Safe AI for Families

Safety and privacy are foundational to the HeyOtto platform. The system includes multi-layered content filtering, customizable parental controls, and monitoring tools that allow parents to review and manage interactions. Parents can set topic boundaries, receive alerts, and tailor the AI’s responses based on age, maturity level. and personal values.

HeyOtto is designed to align with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) standards and follows strict privacy principles to avoid unnecessary data collection. The company emphasizes transparency and parent empowerment in every aspect of the product.

“We built HeyOtto because our family deserves an AI that supports curiosity without exposing our children to risks,” said Natalie Gibson, Founder of HeyOtto. “Kids should feel encouraged to explore, create, and learn, and parents should feel confident that their child’s AI interactions are safe and aligned with their family’s values. We never want to expose our children to topics they are not ready to process or understand. They should have the opportunity to use this incredible technology without sacrificing their values or safety.”

Personalized AI Aligned with Family Values

Beyond filtering harmful content, HeyOtto introduces a unique family-values customization system. Parents can guide how the AI responds to sensitive subjects and tailor the platform to reflect cultural traditions, faith perspectives, educational priorities, and parenting styles.

As children grow, the AI adapts. Age-specific interaction models allow the experience to evolve, ensuring that younger children receive simplified explanations while older teens engage with more advanced discussions — all within parent-approved boundaries.

Creativity, Learning, and Digital Confidence

Children using HeyOtto can:

• Write imaginative stories, comics, and creative worlds
• Get step-by-step homework help and simplified explanations
• Generate safe, age-appropriate AI artwork and creative prompts
• Practice brainstorming, problem-solving, and curiosity-driven exploration
• Explore the web (if enabled by parents)

Meanwhile, parents benefit from an intuitive dashboard that provides conversation visibility, customization tools, and adjustable settings designed to grow alongside their child.

Atlanta’s Growing Role in Responsible AI Innovation

Headquartered in Atlanta, HeyOtto joins a growing ecosystem of technology companies building responsible AI solutions in the Southeast. By focusing on family-centered design and child safety, the company positions itself at the forefront of ethical AI development.

HeyOtto is available now with both a free tier and subscription-based family plans. Families in Atlanta and across the United States can begin using the platform immediately with no credit card required.

For more information, visit heyotto.app.

Media contact: media@heyotto.app