AI NewsOscars Revise Eligibility Rules, Ban AI Actors and Scripts From Winning Awards

Oscars Revise Eligibility Rules, Ban AI Actors and Scripts From Winning Awards

2:25 PM IST · May 4, 2026

The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are tightening the rules for artificial intelligence (AI). New rules, released on Friday, specifically highlight that AI actors or screenplays written using an AI tool will not be eligible to be nominated or win the award starting next year. Additionally, the organisation behind the Oscars can also request more information from filmmakers about the usage of the technology and human authorship. The development comes as AI actors such as Tilly Norwood have gained popularity in the mainstream.