Los Angeles, United States, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

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2026-05-01

Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI. New rules include a requirement that only real, live human performers -- not their AI avatars -- are eligible for the film world's biggest prizes, and screenplays must have been penned by a person, rather than a chatbot. "In the Acting category, only roles credited......

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Los Angeles, United States, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

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