Oscars tighten AI rules, emphasizing human authorship
Key takeaways
- As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in film production, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is drawing a clearer line around it.
- The group also reserved the right to request additional information about how AI tools were used in a film and the extent of human involvement.
- The emergence of synthetic performers such as Tilly Norwood reflects how quickly those questions have moved from theoretical to practical.
The academy announced new Oscar eligibility rules on Friday to address the rise of artificial intelligence. (Matt Sayles / Invision/ AP) By Josh Rottenberg Staff Writer Follow May 1, 2026 11 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in film production, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is drawing a clearer line around it.
In new rules announced Friday for next year’s 99th Academy Awards, the academy said screenplays must be “human-authored” to be eligible for awards consideration, and that only performances “demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” will qualify for acting prizes. The group also reserved the right to request additional information about how AI tools were used in a film and the extent of human involvement.