New Oscar Regulations Addressing Artificial Intelligence Use in Films
The latest updates from the Academy Awards organization involve a set of new rules that specifically target the use of generative artificial intelligence in the film industry. These regulations, announced on Friday, aim to ensure that only performances and screenplays created by human beings will be eligible for consideration at the Oscars.
According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, any performance credited in a film’s official billing must have been demonstrably carried out by a human with their explicit consent to qualify for an Academy Award. Similarly, screenplays submitted for consideration must be confirmed to be the work of human authors.
Furthermore, the academy reserves the right to request additional details regarding a film’s utilization of AI technology and the extent of human involvement in its creation.
These rule revisions come at a time when the film industry is witnessing the emergence of AI-generated content, such as an upcoming independent film featuring an AI version of actor Val Kilmer. The prominence of AI “actress” Tilly Norwood and the impact of new video models on filmmaking are also contributing to the ongoing debate surrounding artificial intelligence in the entertainment sector. Notably, AI-related issues have previously sparked controversies during actors’ and writers’ strikes in 2023.
Outside of Hollywood, concerns over AI-generated content have led to the withdrawal of a novel by its publisher, while various writers’ groups are voicing their stance against recognizing works that incorporate AI technology for prestigious awards.