Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rules AI-generated actors and scripts ineligible for Oscars; Expands international film eligibility.

In a significant update for the 2027 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ruled that AI-generated performances and screenplays will not qualify for Oscars.
The academy emphasized that only works credibly performed by humans are eligible, stating that they will assess a film's AI usage and human authorship.
A statement from the Academy stated, "only performances credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent will be eligible for Academy Awards."
AI's usage in film will be closely monitored, as the organization intends to maintain the integrity of its awards.
Furthermore, the academy announced changes to the international film category, broadening eligibility to include films that have won significant awards from prestigious festivals, including Cannes, Venice, and Toronto. This change aims to enhance representation and recognition of global cinema. The Academy stated it's not outright banning AI, but it remains committed to ensuring that human creativity is at the forefront of filmmaking.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ruled that AI-generated actors and scripts are ineligible for Oscars, insisting that performances must be "human-authored". The academy also expanded international film eligibility to include films recognized at major festivals, including Cannes and Toronto.