Academy President: AI Is Just a Tool; Award-Winning Works Must Be Human-Led
Lynette Howell Taylor, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, made it clear that the Oscars "always" honor works that are human-led and embody human creativity. AI can be used in auxiliary roles such as visual effects and post-production, but the core must be a "human-driven workflow." She also noted that copyright, transparency, and disclosure are issues the Academy must confront when formulating AI-related rules. The new rules for the 99th Oscars also expand the eligibility pathway for international films: non-English-language films that win designated awards such as the Berlin Golden Bear, Cannes Palme d'Or, or Venice Golden Lion can directly qualify for consideration.
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Oscars Set the Tone: AI Is Just a Tool, Humans Are the Stars IT Home Download the App for Exclusive Early Access October 28, 2026, 13:41:56 From Shandong Updated October 28, 2026, 13:49:11
IT Home, October 28 news: The head of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made it clear that even as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply integrated into the filmmaking process, the Oscars will "always" reward works led by humans and reflecting human creativity.
In an interview with Variety during the Tokyo International Film Festival, Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor said that AI has long been part of visual effects and post-production, and that the Academy will continue to discuss its impact on award eligibility.
Citing a blog post, IT Home reports that Taylor emphasized that technological advances can enhance the audience experience, but the core of a work must be a "human-driven workflow." She also noted that copyright, transparency, and disclosure are real issues the Academy must confront when formulating AI-related rules. The outlet interpreted this as meaning that AI can be used to assist creation, but if it replaces the core creative contribution of humans, it may be difficult to gain Oscar recognition.
Beyond the AI issue, the Academy is also expanding the entry channels for international films. Under the new rules for the 99th Oscars, a non-English-language film that wins the Berlin Golden Bear, the Cannes Palme d'Or, the Venice Golden Lion, the Busan Best Film Award, the Sundance World Cinema Grand Jury Prize, or the Toronto Platform Prize can qualify for the International Feature Film Award without relying on official submission by its country.
The Academy also disclosed that its non-U.S. membership has reached 25%, and that it is deepening global ties through events in Tokyo, Busan, Rio, Marrakech, and other cities.
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