The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reinforced its stance that only human actors and writers can secure Oscar nominations. In a move reflecting the growing use of AI technology in film production, the academy clarified that 'demonstrably performed by humans' acting and 'human-authored' writing would be the sole criteria for awards.

This clarification comes as Hollywood grapples with the increasing integration of AI tools into filmmaking processes. From resurrected actors like Val Kilmer to AI-generated scripts, the tech is rapidly changing how films are made but not who can claim glory at the Oscars.

Despite the push from writers' unions and lawsuits over copyright infringement, Hollywood studios have been quietly navigating the legal landscape with AI. However, the Academy's rules leave open questions about how they will handle more complex uses of generative AI in the future.

The use of CGI has long been part of filmmaking but is seen as a manual process. In contrast, AI tools are designed to automate creative processes entirely. Despite this, the Academy remains focused on human creativity at its core, ensuring that the Oscars continue to celebrate human ingenuity over machine-made magic.