The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has changed its rules for selecting films for the Oscars, recognizing the role of generative artificial intelligence, the New York Times reports.
The new rules state that the use of such technology in itself does not affect a film's chances of being nominated. However, the Academy will evaluate how central human creativity was in the making of the film.
This is the first time that artificial intelligence has been mentioned in the Oscars rules. The decision comes amid a long-running strike by actors and writers in Hollywood that began in 2023 over the growing influence of technology on the industry. The Academy also considered requiring filmmakers to disclose whether they used artificial intelligence, but rejected the idea.
In addition, the new rules stipulate that jury members can only participate in the final vote after watching all the films in the category. However, this is based on a system of trust, as participants independently confirm that this condition has been met. The Academy continues to adapt to changes in the film industry, while maintaining an emphasis on human creativity.