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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new regulations that prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in key Oscar categories, reinforcing that only human creative work will be eligible for the film industry’s most prestigious awards.
Under the updated rules announced this week, only performances “demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” will qualify for acting nominations. AI-generated actors, digital replicas, or synthetic performances will not be considered eligible for awards.
The Academy also confirmed that screenplays must be entirely human-authored to compete in writing categories. Works generated or substantially created using AI tools, including chatbots, will be disqualified.
The decision comes amid heightened industry debate over the role of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, particularly following concerns raised during the 2023 Hollywood strikes, when actors and writers warned that emerging technologies could threaten jobs and creative rights.
The announcement follows recent developments involving AI-generated recreations of actors, including a digitally produced version of the late Val Kilmer, which has intensified discussion over the ethical and artistic implications of such technology in film production.
Alongside the AI restrictions, the Academy also unveiled changes to the Best International Feature Film category.
The revised rules allow films to qualify through recognition at major international festivals, such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, or Busan, rather than relying solely on official national submissions.
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