The Oscars Just Banned AI Actors and Writers — And It's About Time
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just made the kind of statement that sounds absurd until you remember what year it is: only humans can win Oscars. In a sweeping rules update announced May 2nd, the Academy declared that acting performances must be “demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” and screenplays must be “human-authored” to qualify for nomination at the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027. Ninety-nine years of handing out golden statues, and they never had to spell this out before. ...