Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules for the Oscars, specifying that only acting 'demonstrably performed by humans' and writing 'must be human-authored' to be eligible. The change is considered 'substantive' by the Academy. The need for this clarification arose from the increasing use of AI in filmmaking, such as recreating deceased actors and generating fake AI actors. The Academy did not ban AI use in films entirely, stating that AI tools used outside of acting and writing 'neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination'. The Academy will judge the achievement based on the degree of human creative authorship. If questions arise about the use of generative AI, the Academy reserves the right to request more information.