tech
May 2, 2026
The organization behind the Oscars says that only humans can get acting awards.
“Only roles credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent will be considered eligible,” according to the rules for the 99th Academy Awards, which air in 2027. (Sorry, Tilly Norwood.) Screenplays eligible for writing awards must also be “human-authored.”
TL;DR
- The Academy has introduced new rules for the 99th Academy Awards.
- Only roles performed by humans with consent are eligible for acting awards.
- Screenplays must be "human-authored" to be eligible for writing awards.
- The Academy can request more information about the use of generative AI in films.
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