Oscars Clarify New Rules: AI Actors and Screenwriters Will Be Disqualified
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new regulations on Friday, explicitly stating that performances and screenwriting must be completed by humans, not artificial intelligence, to be eligible for the highest honor in the film industry, the Oscars. These changes will apply to submissions for the next Oscars ceremony, to be held in March 2027.
Generative AI technology has sparked widespread concern in the film and television industry, with professionals worried that production companies will use the technology to replace human workers to reduce costs. Last year, a generative AI "actress" named Tilly Norwood made her debut, and her producers claimed to have attracted the interest of several studio executives, further exacerbating industry concerns and drawing strong opposition from the Screen Actors Guild.
According to the new regulations released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, filmmakers can use AI tools, but "synthetic" actors like Norwood will not be eligible for an Oscar. The organization stated in a statement that scripts must be "human-created" to be considered for nomination. The new regulations also stipulate that the Academy may require additional information to verify that submitted works were indeed created by humans.
This adjustment to the rules marks a clear definition of the scope of application of artificial intelligence technology in the film industry, aiming to protect human creativity and performance value in traditional film art. As AI technology rapidly develops in the field of content creation, the Oscars organizers have sent a clear signal to the industry through this move that human artistic contributions remain the irreplaceable core standard in the most prestigious film awards selection.