Los Angeles, United States – Web Desk: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new eligibility rules confirming that artificial intelligence-generated actors and writers will not qualify for Academy Awards consideration.
The updated guidelines, issued on Friday, apply to submissions for the upcoming Oscars ceremony scheduled for March 2027.
Under the revised rules, acting performances and screenwriting must be created by humans to be eligible for nomination. While filmmakers are still permitted to use generative AI tools in production, fully synthetic performers or AI-generated writing will not meet award criteria.
The decision comes amid growing concerns within the entertainment industry over the rapid rise of generative AI technologies and their potential impact on jobs in film and television.
Industry debate intensified following the introduction of an AI-generated performer known as “Tilly Norwood,” which sparked backlash from actors’ unions, including SAG-AFTRA.
The Academy stated that it may request additional documentation from filmmakers to verify that submitted works meet human-authorship requirements.
Officials said the move is aimed at preserving artistic integrity while acknowledging the increasing use of AI tools in modern film production.
