AI Accountability in Awards: Oscars Tighten Tech Rules for Human-Created Content
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday (May 1) announced new Oscar policies, introducing several rules aimed at limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Under the new guidelines, only performances by human artists will be considered for Oscar nominations. The rules state that no individual will be eligible for nomination unless the performance is “filmed with legal attribution and with the consent of a human artist.” Similarly, screenplays must be “human-created,” and AI-generated scripts have been declared ineligible for Oscars.
The Academy also stated that if artificial intelligence is used in any film, the organization reserves the right to request additional information to verify the involvement of a “human creator.”
Recently, reports of using an artificial version of deceased actor Val Kilmer in an independent film made headlines. Additionally, AI “actress” Tilly Norwood has been a frequent topic of discussion. Advances in AI video models have raised concerns among filmmakers. The use of AI also led actors’ and screenwriters’ unions to go on strike in 2023.
Beyond Hollywood, several books by authors have been withdrawn from publication over suspicions of AI usage. Experts believe that amid the rapid advancement of technology, this decision by the Oscars aims to preserve the recognition and dignity of human-created artistic works.
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