In recent years, the use of Artificial intelligenza (AI) In the field of cinema, revolutionized the rules and methods of allocating the Oscars.
From automated edition to the realistic generation of voice and images, the possibilities offered by these technologies have multiplied. Now a new historic step has been confirmed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:: Films made with the support of AI Can be nominated for Oscars in all categories. It is a turning point that opens up new scenarios and, inevitably, triggers a discussion.
Has updating of the Oscars regulations: Ai Cinema is ready for the Oscars?
Given the next edition of the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has considerably updated the regulations governing the eligibility of films. On the recommendation of Science and Technology Councilan internal body of the organization, it has been established that even films using Artificial intelligence tools Can participate in competitions, provided that certain fundamental parameters are respected.
It is not a blind opening to technology, but a regulation that recognizes the evolution of cinema without reserving its founding principles. The pivot remains the centrality of Intervento Crévo Umano.
No penalties, no favoritism For the AI in the cinema
The use of artificial intelligenza in creative processes, such as vocation (the artificial reproduction of the votes of the actors) or Image automatic generationwill not imply advantages or disadvantages for the admission or final evaluation of a film. The Academy stresses that all projects will be assessed with the same artistic and technical criteria, that they have been entirely created by humans or with the support of Artificial intelligenza generativa.
The message is clear: technological innovation is authorized, but it must not replace the Decision -making and creative role people involved in the creation of the work.
The key role of human contribution
What remains essential, according to the new regulation, is that the human component continues to represent the beating heart of the artistic process. In other words, even if artificial intelligence is used to develop a scene or modulate a vocal tone, there must always be a Author, director, screenwriter or technician Responsible for the design, supervision and approval of the content generated.
The evaluation of the works appointed for the Oscars will therefore continue to examine carefully Human contribution to each phase of the creative process. This means that using AI cannot and should not become a simple “automatic pilot” of art. The Academy warns against any automation which passes the balance of human talents to the algorithmic tool.
A decision born of time
This change in the regulations does not occur in a vacuum but is part of an ongoing debate between industry professionals, unions, cinema studios and cultural institutions. Increased use of AI Generative has raised deep questions both ethically and economically: who is the real author of the content created with AI? What legal and moral rights do industry workers now have that many of their skills can be reproduced by a machine?
The Academy's post seeks to reconcile two essential needs: on the one hand, recognizing that technology is now an integral part of film production; on the other, preserve the centrality of Genio Umanowhich has always been the engine of cinematographic creativity.
All categories remain open
One of the most important aspects of this innovation is that the admission of films made using AI will not be limited to certain technical or experimental categories, but will be extended to all categories of Oscars. This means that a work created thanks to artificial intelligence can compete for the best image, the best director, actor performance and even for some of the prices more traditionally linked to human touch, such as the best scenario or publishing.
This is a considerable step, opening the way to new forms of experimentation and a conception of cinema which integrates different languages and means, hybridizing the technological dimension with the narrative dimension. On the other hand, however, there is the risk of distorting the author's figure, unless solid Ethical and creative limits are maintained, like those described by the Academy.
A challenge for the future of cinema
The decision taken by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences represents a turning point intended to leave a brand. The world of cinema is confronted with a vintage challenge: to embrace the potential offered by artificial intelligence without losing contact with its artistic and cultural roots.
It is likely that in the years to come, we will be witnessing more and more to the presence of films made with Advanced technological toolsAnd that the quality of these productions will increase in proportion to technical evolution. However, the concept reiterated by the new regulation remains central: human creativity is irreplaceable and its value will continue to guide the choices of the academy.
In this new era, cinema is called to demonstrate that it can evolve without ceasing to excite, engage and tell deep stories. Even if the machines build the images, it must be humans who give them soul and meaning.
