Hi, I'm Sophie
I'm an entrepreneur, children’s book author and AI for good advocate.
I write stories about spies
The Agent Asha spy series is about Asha, an 11-year-old hacker and secret agent for the Children's Spy Agency. She's on a mission to save the world, one algorithm at a time. Published by Walker Books, this award-winning series brings STEM and coding to life for young readers.
I’m a creative entrepreneur
When I'm not writing about spies, I'm busy CEO-ing at Bright Little Labs, a Warner Bros. Discovery-backed kids' media company. My love for tech and its intersection with people took shape when I worked with Google, Code Club and the Department for Education to introduce the computing curriculum in primary schools across England.
I care about creativity in the age of AI...
Am i afraid of robot overlords? A bit. But I’m afraid of human overlords too.I recognise the huge ethical challenges surrounding AI and our digital spaces more widely - the risks to our privacy, attention spans, and happiness. But I’m just as excited about its potential to act as a force for good, and I want to be part of that movement.Part of that is empowering creatives to harness AI in a way that is inclusive and helpful, to democratise access to a notoriously closed industry, to ensure creatives are compensated properly, and by ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate in shaping the creative landscape of the future.
... and protecting childhood
As a creator in the children's media space, I'm deeply invested in understanding how AI will shape the lives and experiences of young people, and protecting their childhood and humanity. It's a complex area that deserves our most thoughtful attention, exploration and discussion.
Inspired by my work as a play therapist and by the impact of shows like Sesame Street, I'm also passionate about equipping children with the skills to become creators with technology, not just passive consumers. This is even more crucial with the rise of AI.
If this interests you, check out my latest projects
Hack the Deck AI Hackathon: Teaming up with Nigel Twumasi, Mischon De Reya and the Children's Media Conference 2024 for an epic creative jam. 21st June 2024.
Creative AI Mastery: Curious about creative AI but don't know where to start? Join my 3-week online course with Mindstone. July 2024
and stay in touch!
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PS. The Agent Asha books are extremely good.
