From Gameplay to Governance: Navigating a Studio Through AI Hype and Fear (Presented by Amber)

- Why AI adoption is moving faster than trust, even as productivity gains become increasingly clear - How the opportunity extends beyond cost and headcount to faster experimentation, validation and iteration toward a better product - Why AI works best when it amplifies human judgment, context and taste rather than trying to replace them - Why governance is a competitive requirement for work-for-hire studios handling client IP, data, ownership and reputational risk - Why creative judgment, trusted systems and long-term client relationships become more valuable as production becomes cheaper and more abundant - How the broader business model may shift from measuring value through hours and headcount toward measuring outcomes