SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — 10 June 2026 — As artificial intelligence continues to transform the creative industries, Kate Armstrong-Smith, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Othelia Technologies, shares her perspective on how AI can support creators while preserving the human imagination, authorship and originality at the heart of great storytelling.
In a new episode of Femmebot, the podcast powering women in technology, Armstrong-Smith joins hosts Catherine Stone and Clare Alstin for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the future of storytelling, the role of AI in creative industries, and why human creativity remains one of the world’s most valuable assets.
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With a career spanning film, television, theatre, digital media and emerging technology, Armstrong Smith has spent more than two decades helping creators bring stories to life. Today, she leads Othelia Technologies, which develops AI-powered tools designed to support writers, producers and studios while keeping human creativity at the centre of the storytelling process.
The episode arrives at a pivotal moment for the global entertainment industry as studios, creators and technology companies grapple with the implications of generative AI, intellectual property rights and the future of creative work.
Throughout the conversation, Armstrong-Smith explores:
- How AI is changing the way stories are developed, managed and produced
- The challenges and opportunities facing Hollywood and the global screen industry
- The future of intellectual property, authorship and creative ownership
- Why empathy, lived experience and imagination remain uniquely human strengths
- How creators can leverage AI without compromising originality and authenticity
The responsibility of technology leaders to build tools that empower rather than replace creative talent
As organisations across media, entertainment and marketing race to understand the implications of artificial intelligence, Armstrong-Smith offers a practical perspective on how emerging technologies can empower creators while maintaining the human elements that make stories resonate.
“Kate brings a rare perspective because she understands both storytelling and technology at a deep level,” said Catherine Stone, Co-Host of Femmebot. “This conversation goes beyond the usual AI headlines and explores what the future actually looks like for creators.”
“AI is one of the biggest conversations happening across every industry right now, but particularly in creative industries,” said Clare Alstin, Co-Host of Femmebot. “Kate offers a thoughtful perspective on how technology can support creativity while preserving the human elements that make stories meaningful.”
The episode forms part of Femmebot’s ongoing mission to spotlight the women shaping the future of technology, business, marketing and innovation through candid conversations that make complex topics accessible to a wider audience.
About Kate Armstrong-Smith
Kate Armstrong-Smith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Othelia Technologies. With extensive experience across film, television, theatre and digital media, she works at the intersection of storytelling and emerging technology, helping creative industries navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence.
About Femmebot
Femmebot is the podcast powering women in technology. Produced by Crybaby Productions and hosted by Catherine Stone and Clare Alstin, the series features influential leaders, innovators and changemakers from across technology, marketing, business and innovation.
Each episode explores the ideas, technologies and leadership strategies shaping the future of enterprise organisations, with a particular focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, customer experience, creativity and change.
As a strategic creative partner to some of Australia’s leading enterprise brands, Crybaby works at the intersection of technology, storytelling and business transformation. Femmebot was created to spotlight the women driving innovation across industries, while making complex technology conversations more accessible to a broader audience.
Through candid conversations with senior leaders, founders and industry experts, Femmebot provides practical insights into how organisations are navigating disruption, embracing emerging technologies and creating meaningful impact in a rapidly changing world.
The podcast forms part of Crybaby’s broader commitment to helping enterprise organisations communicate change, inspire action and build stronger connections between technology and people.
