Oscars to mandate AI usage disclosure by 2026

The growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in films has sparked debates, especially after controversies surrounding Oscar-nominated films The Brutalist and Emilia Perez. Reports now suggest that filmmakers will soon be required to disclose how AI is used in their productions.

According to a report by Variety, while an optional AI disclosure form exists, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is planning to make it mandatory by the 2026 Oscars. The Academy's SciTech Council is currently working on suitable guidelines, and final rules are expected by April.

The Brutalist faced criticism when it was revealed that AI was used during post-production. In response, director Brady Corbet clarified that AI's role was minimal and that actors had trained with a Hungarian dialect coach. Additionally, sketches of buildings featured in the film were hand-drawn.

Similarly, Jacques Audiard's Emilia Perez reportedly used AI to clone the actors' voices. Other Oscar contenders like A Complete Unknown and Dune: Part 2 have also employed AI technology, raising concerns over fairness in filmmaking.

As the film industry continues to embrace AI, the Academy's decision aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the evaluation process for future awards.