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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new rules for the Oscars, making it clear that films relying on AI-generated actors or scripts will not qualify for major Academy Award categories. Under the updated guidelines announced on Friday, only performances carried out by real human actors — who are officially credited in a film’s legal billing and have given their consent — will be considered eligible for acting awards. This effectively disqualifies fully AI-created or digitally generated performances from Oscar contention. The Academy also stated that screenplay submissions must be written by humans in order to compete in writing categories. In addition, the organization reserves the right to request further details from filmmakers regarding the use of artificial intelligence in production, including proof of human creative involvement. The decision comes at a time when AI tools are rapidly influencing the entertainment industry. Several projects using digital replicas of actors and AI-created performers have sparked debate, while new generative video technologies continue to reshape filmmaking workflows. Artificial intelligence was also a central issue during the 2023 Hollywood strikes, when writers and actors pushed for stronger safeguards against the use of AI in replacing creative labor. The Academy’s move signals a stronger commitment to preserving human authorship and performance in cinema, even as AI becomes more common across the industry. Similar concerns are emerging outside film as publishers and literary organizations increasingly question the eligibility of AI-assisted works for awards and recognition. Source: Techcrunch