Recently, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the United States updated the rules for the Oscars, officially recognizing the application of generative AI technology in filmmaking for the first time. According to the new rules, while the use of AI technology itself will not affect a film’s chances of being nominated, the judges will evaluate The Central Role of Human Creators in the Creative Process as part of their assessment.
The report mentioned that the academy once considered requiring filmmakers to disclose whether AI technology had been used, but ultimately opted for a more neutral stance. In 2023, Hollywood actors and writers launched a prolonged strike due to concerns that AI technology could threaten creative professionals, severely impacting film industry production and sparking widespread debate over the use of AI in filmmaking.
In addition to AI-related regulations, the academy has introduced new voting eligibility requirements, mandating that judges must watch all nominated works in a category before participating in the final vote. However, this requirement operates on a Honor System basis, meaning judges only need to self-declare and are not required to provide actual viewing proof.
Although the academy has emphasized the importance of human creativity in the art of filmmaking, it has not set clear restrictions on the use of AI technology. As a result, it is expected that some actors and screenwriters will remain dissatisfied, while film production companies are likely to feel fairly pleased with this decision.
