The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced new Oscar rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), which say only real human acting with official credits and fully written scripts are eligible for awards.
Under the new guidelines, the Academy can ask for proof of human involvement for each work it wants to compete for. Among the information requested is the extent to which AI was used in the production and proof that the work was written by humans.
The new requirements come as the use of AI in the industry is increasing, with resistance from human artists who do not want their work to be replaced. AI has already been used in the production of full-length films in Malaysia and in special effects in several TV series. The late Val Kilmer will also “return to acting” in a film where he will be brought to life using AI.
