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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday that actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI.
Under new regulations aimed at curbing the use of generative technology, only human performers and authors will be recognised for the film industry’s highest honours.
Specifically, the Academy’s updated rules for acting categories state that a role must be demonstrably performed by a person with their explicit consent to qualify.
This move ensures that digital avatars or AI-generated replicas cannot compete for performance awards.
Similarly, the writing categories have been codified to require that all eligible screenplays be human-authored, effectively disqualifying scripts produced by chatbots.
The announcement follows recent industry developments that have blurred the lines of digital performance, such as the unveiling of an AI version of the late Val Kilmer just a year after his passing.
With these strict boundaries in place, the Academy is emphasising the importance of human creativity and presence in cinematic storytelling.
