AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new rules clarifying that acting and screenwriting must be performed by humans in order to qualify for the industry’s highest honours.

The updated guidelines will apply to submissions for the upcoming Oscars ceremony scheduled for March 2027. While filmmakers will still be allowed to use artificial intelligence tools in production, the Academy emphasized that creative eligibility depends on meaningful human authorship and performance.

The move comes amid growing concern in Hollywood over the rapid rise of generative AI, which many industry workers fear could replace human talent in an effort to reduce production costs.

The debate intensified following the introduction of an AI-generated “actress” named Tilly Norwood, which sparked controversy after reports of interest from studio executives and backlash from the SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union.

Under the new rules, AI-generated performers will not be eligible for Oscar consideration. Similarly, screenplays must be “human-authored” to qualify for nomination or awards.

The Academy also stated that it may request additional verification from filmmakers to ensure that submitted works meet human-creation requirements.

The decision marks a significant step in defining the boundaries between human creativity and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, as studios continue to experiment with AI-driven tools in filmmaking, editing, and visual effects.

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