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Amata World Podcast

Amata World Podcast

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Amata World Podcast is all about the new and emerging technologies. We talk with innovators to learn how they are using technology to shape society and ask the difficult question of how we can protect society from the negative effects of technology. Each week we will discuss something about Metaverse, AR, AI and Web3 to give you up to date information about major companies in those fields.Amata World
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  • Creating Animated Stories with AI Assisted Workflows

    Creating Animated Stories with AI Assisted Workflows
    Jul 15 2026
    In this episode of the ⁨Amata World Podcast⁩ , hosts Ana Domina and Bryan Yap sit down with Peabody-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Michaela Ternasky-Holland, the founder of MTH Studio. Michaela pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to direct in the age of artificial intelligence, drawing from her history-making work as one of the first filmmakers commissioned by OpenAI to debut a Sora-generated film, Thank you, mom, at the Tribeca Festival. Her first original animated series garnered over 2.2 million views on YouTube within a month of release. More of her prolific work in animation has been recognised as Best Directing in XR by The Collision Awards, VR Film of Year Finalist by the International VR Awards, and Grand Prize Winner at The Philippine Animation Festival. As a nominee for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation Award, she is also a consultant, speaker, and thought leader, who has been recognised as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR and listed as one of Blooloop’s 50 Immersive Influencers. The conversation dives deep into the unglamorous realities of AI filmmaking: from wrestling with character design variations across scenes to navigating severe industry pushback when trying to recruit human voice actors for AI-assisted indie productions. Michaela explains why she views AI generation as a process akin to composing classical music rather than live-action "jazz," emphasising how independent creators can leverage these tools to scale their vision without compromising their ethical boundaries or replacing human artistry.Key Takeaways:- The "Viability Testing" Pipeline: Instead of traditional pre-production, modern AI filmmakers must run systematic tests to prove that character designs, distinct environment angles, and visual aesthetics remain fully repeatable before entering full production.- The Script Supervisor Bottleneck: The biggest hidden challenge in AI animation is continuity. Because generative models struggle with frame-by-frame stability, directors must essentially act as hyper-vigilant script supervisors to police character morphing and environmental drift.- The Voice Acting Casting Crisis: One of the most unexpected hurdles in the generative space is systemic resistance from voice talent. Standard casting platforms regularly pull down postings for AI-assisted projects, highlighting a massive cultural and professional friction that indie creators must navigate ethically.- AI as Classical Music Composition: Unlike the spontaneous, "jazz-like" nature of live-action filmmaking, AI animation mirrors classical composition. It demands intense, upfront planning, structural perfection, and calculated pipeline fluidity to execute a cohesive vision.Links to Connect with Michaela:Website: ⁠https://michaelaternaskyholland.com/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaaternaskyholland/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michaelaternaskyholland/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/ImMichaelaTH⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mthstudiollc⁠IMDb: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10878252/⁠Michaela’s projects, additional links:- Echoes of Legend feature: ⁠https://michaelaternaskyholland.com/echoes-of-legend-screen⁠- Sora Short Film Trailer: Watch the official look at Thank you, mom ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3aZg7R29tA⁠- Masterclass Framework: Explore her approach to team workflows via Sundance Collab ⁠https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Harnessing-AI-as-a-Tool-in-Animated-Storytelling⁠Follow us:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcast/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/amataworldpod⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCqoUSDSeHgOnuagMFnSe?si=6fc71be233914496⁠Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@amataworldpodcast?si=wRpVZMBe_NgeQdGy⁠
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    35 mins
  • Navigating the change: Building Trust and Rules in Web3 with James Burnie

    Navigating the change: Building Trust and Rules in Web3 with James Burnie
    Jul 8 2026

    In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, we step into the fast-evolving arena of digital asset law with James Burnie, a Tier 1-ranked Web3 lawyer and Partner at gunnercooke. James pulls back the curtain on the intense, non-traditional day-to-day reality of managing legal frameworks for over 300 Web3 projects, spanning from AI algorithmic trading funds to tokenising physical, real-world assets. Sitting uniquely on both sides of the table, he shares how he transitions from advising cutting-edge startups to working directly with global financial authorities to craft 2% to 3% of the world's actual crypto legislation, including milestones with the Mauritius FSC and Kazakhstan's AFSA. James delivers a fascinating masterclass on building "initial trust" with skeptical regulators, using regulatory sandboxes to let innovation breathe, and steering founders away from devastating structural traps before their launch.

    Key takeaways:

    - Web3 law is active business architecture, not textbook study: Top-tier Web3 legal work involves actively managing massive, diverse pipelines—handling everything from complex AI algorithmic trading funds to tokenising real-world physical assets.

    - Building regulatory trust requires a common language: Bridging the gap with cautious global regulators requires moving past hype and fear, finding common ground, and educating authorities using traditional, proven regulatory principles.

    - The "Regulatory Sandbox" is the ultimate proving ground: Frameworks like sandboxes allow Web3 founders to safely test innovative protocols in a controlled environment, protecting consumers without choking industrial growth.

    - Early legal structure prevents terminal engineering traps: Web3 founders often run into major structural compliance errors early on. Bringing a legal perspective to the table pre-launch protects the project's architecture before protocols are permanently deployed on-chain.


    To find more about James:

    Partner Profile (gunnercooke): https://gunnercooke.com/people/james-burnie/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-burnie-frsa-889b09a5/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/JamesBurnieFRSA


    To find more about gunnercooke:

    Website: https://gunnercooke.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunnercookellp/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/gunnercooke

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gunnercooke-llp/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZbZh0z4pDOWvvsHrZV5XQ


    Additional links:

    Crypto & FinTech Practice @gunnercookellpglobal - https://gunnercooke.com/core-services/crypto-and-fintech/Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) - https://www.fscmauritius.org/

    Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA - Kazakhstan) - https://afsa.aifc.kz/

    Industry Context: gunnercooke becomes the first major UK law firm to accept crypto payments - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-becomes-first-major-uk-law-firm-to-accept-payment-in-cryptoassets/

    gunnercooke advises on Tokenised GBP on tGBP, the first GBP stablecoin launched by a cryptoasset firm registered with the FCA - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-advises-on-tokenised-gbp-on-tgbp-the-first-gbp-stablecoin-launched-by-a-cryptoasset-firm-registered-with-the-fca/

    gunnercooke advises on world’s first tokenized robo-farm, deployed on peaq - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-advises-on-worlds-first-tokenized-robo-farm-deployed-on-peaq/

    gunnercooke advises Bitwise Asset Management on BSOL, the number 1 ETF launch of 2025 by volume - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-advises-bitwise-asset-management-on-bsol-the-number-1-etf-launch-of-2025-by-volume/


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    32 mins
  • The Emotion of Play: How Board Games Build Safe Spaces and Defy the Screen with Alan Wallat

    The Emotion of Play: How Board Games Build Safe Spaces and Defy the Screen with Alan Wallat
    Jun 7 2026

    In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, we dive into the enchanting world of analog gaming with London-based board game designer Alan Wallet. Blending creativity, emotional impact, and innovative tech, Alan shares his incredible journey from mechanical engineering to crafting immersive tabletop experiences. He discusses the creative process behind his upcoming games, 'War of the Toads' and 'Posers,' and explores how board games serve as a powerful antidote to screen fatigue by fostering authentic human connections. The conversation takes a fascinating turn into the intersection of technology and tabletop gaming, revealing how AI is being utilized not to replace human artistry, but as an advanced algorithmic playtesting tool to balance complex game mechanics. Alan also highlights the profound social impact of board games, noting their ability to create structured, safe spaces for neurodivergent players and his ambition to design games that evoke deep, complex emotions.


    Key Takeaways

    • Analog gaming offers a vital human remedy in the AI era: Tabletop games are rising in popularity as an authentic, screen-free way to forge real human connections.

    • AI serves as a powerful analytical ally, not a creative replacement: While the board game community resists generative AI for art, algorithmic AI agents are revolutionizing playtesting by running data-driven simulations to balance game mechanics.

    • Board games provide structured social sanctuaries: The clear rule sets of tabletop games create accessible environments for social interaction, offering profound benefits for neurodivergent and autistic individuals.

    • The future of tabletop gaming lies in emotional depth: The medium has the unique potential to explore profound human experiences, such as integrating the real mental toll of conflict into war game mechanics.


    To find more about Allan:

    Portfolio: https://aw-designs.myportfolio.com/

    https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/164676/alan-wallat


    AAAR GAMES

    Website: https://aaargames.co.uk/

    This is where you can sign-up for the WAR OF THE TOADS newsletter.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaar.games/


    War of the Toads

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aaargames/war-of-the-toads-a-pocket-sized-18-card-game

    https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/467275/war-of-the-toads


    POSERS

    https://www.boardcubator.com/games/posers/

    https://poserslaunchparty.rsvpify.com/

    https://guesstheposer.netlify.app/


    Additional links:

    Resources: Ellie Dix's blog for new designers.

    https://www.thedarkimp.com/blog/

    Testing boardgames with AI

    https://www.whatifgames.co.uk/using-ai-in-board-games-design-a-conversation-with-alan/

    https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2025/02/26/how-artificial-intelligence-can-make-board-games-better


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    38 mins
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