Oscars Declare Only Humans Can Snag Acting and Writing Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is the group that gives out the Oscars, has announced new rules about who can win awards for acting and writing in movies. According to the Academy, only performances and scripts created by humans will be eligible for these prestigious awards. This decision comes as artificial intelligence, or AI, is being used more and more in the film industry. The Academy wants to make sure that the creative work of real people is recognized and celebrated, not the work of computers or AI programs.

The updated rules say that acting must be 'demonstrably performed by humans' and that writing must be 'human-authored. ' This is a significant change for the Oscars, as it is the first time the Academy has had to clarify that only humans can win in these categories. The reason for this change is that AI technology is now advanced enough to create realistic performances and even write scripts. For example, some filmmakers have used AI to recreate actors who have passed away, and some writers have used AI tools to help them write stories. There have even been legal battles between Hollywood studios and AI companies over copyright issues.

However, the Academy is not banning the use of AI in movies altogether. If a filmmaker uses AI for things other than acting or writing, such as creating special effects or editing, it will not affect the movie's chances of being nominated for an Oscar. The Academy said that they will look at how much humans were involved in the creative process when deciding who should win. If there are questions about how AI was used, the Academy can ask for more details. Technology has always played a big role in filmmaking, with computer-generated imagery, or CGI, being used since the 1990s. But AI is different because it can do creative work on its own, which is why the Academy felt it was important to make these new rules.