The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new rules restricting the use of artificial intelligence in films competing for Oscars.
The move comes amid growing concerns over AI’s role in creative industries. The changes aim to preserve human authorship in filmmaking.
The Academy announced that performances must be carried out by real human actors to qualify for awards.
Only roles “credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” will be considered eligible. This effectively disqualifies AI-generated actors from Oscar contention.
The new guidelines also extend to writing.
According to the Academy, screenplays must be “human-authored” to qualify for awards, closing the door on scripts generated primarily by artificial intelligence tools.
Academy reserves oversight powers
The Academy has also made it clear that it can request additional details from filmmakers regarding the use of AI.
This includes verifying the extent of AI involvement and ensuring that human authorship standards are met for both performances and scripts.
Growing concerns
These rule changes come at a time when AI is rapidly gaining traction in the entertainment world.
An independent film project is reportedly exploring an AI-generated version of Val Kilmer, while an AI “actress” named Tilly Norwood has been drawing widespread attention.
The debate around AI was also a key issue during the 2023 strikes by actors and writers, highlighting industry-wide concerns over job security and creative ownership.
In the publishing world, at least one novel has already been withdrawn by its publisher over suspected AI usage. Several writers’ groups have also started declaring AI-assisted work ineligible for literary awards.
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