The Oscars, known officially as the Academy Awards, has recently announced an intriguing adjustment to its rules pertaining to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to the new rules, while AI can be utilized in the production and editing process, it cannot be engaged to create content eligible for nomination on its own.
The recognition of AI’s contribution in filmmaking is not a surprise to the Hollywood industry insiders. AI algorithms have been used extensively to enhance special effects, automate mundane processes, and even serve as an aid in scriptwriting. However, this marks the first official statement from the Oscars on how AI should be considered.
Despite the limitations placed on AI-produced content for nominations, the engagement of AI continues to be a topic of discussion among filmmakers. The regulations seem to leave a grey area open for interpretation – what happens when AI-enhanced and AI-generated content blur together? This is something that will still need to be addressed in future Oscar rules considerations, it seems. Read More
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