New Oscars rules: No AI actors, human-written scripts only
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Key Points:
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for acting awards, requiring performances to be demonstrably human and consensual.
- Screenplays must be entirely human-authored to qualify for Oscars, with AI tools allowed only as aids, reflecting concerns raised during the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes.
- International films can now qualify for Oscars by winning top awards at major festivals, not just through national submissions, with the film itself recognized as the nominee rather than the country.
- Actors can receive multiple nominations within the same acting category for different roles, a change effective for the 99th Academy Awards in 2027.
