AceShowbiz - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is updating its guidelines to address the growing role of artificial intelligence in film production, particularly for the upcoming 2027 Oscars, which will mark the 99th ceremony.

Starting with the next awards season, submissions in the screenplay categories—both original and adapted—must be created entirely by human writers who were alive at the time of writing. This means any use of AI-generated scripts will be disqualified. The Academy has made it clear that it reserves the right to revise these rules as AI technologies evolve, but it remains firmly committed to honoring the creative efforts of human artists.

In addition to writing, the Academy has implemented specific rules for acting nominations. Eligible performances must be demonstrably performed by humans with their consent. This policy comes amid rising concerns about AI's use in replicating actors digitally. A recent example is the film As Deep as the Grave, which employed generative AI to bring the late Val Kilmer back to the screen. Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, has publicly expressed support for this approach, explaining that it initially helped her father overcome illness and later became a way to set a new precedent.

"It's kind of fallen into two camps. People that maybe have a more precarious position in the industry and are worried and see AI as a threat—which is absolutely valid—and younger people, younger actors and musicians. I'm a musician and a lot of people that I know are so scared of this technology," she told The Today Show.

Besides AI-related updates, the Academy has also changed its nomination rules for actors. Now, performers can receive multiple nominations within the same category for different roles in the same year. This means an actor such as Josh O’Connor, who starred in four films last year, could potentially dominate the Best Actor category, occupying almost all nomination slots if their performances merit it.

These changes reflect the Academy's effort to balance embracing new technology while protecting the integrity and recognition of human creativity in cinema. As AI tools become more prevalent, the Oscars aim to ensure that awards continue to celebrate the work of living human artists in writing and acting.