Academy announces AI‑generated actors and writers ineligible for Oscars, expands International Film criteria
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 15:35 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released new eligibility rules stating that performances created by artificial intelligence cannot qualify for acting or writing Oscar categories. The guidelines also broaden the International Feature Film criteria to include movies that have won major festival awards such as Cannes, Venice and Toronto. Officials say the changes protect the integrity of the awards while encouraging diverse global cinema.