Oscars Tighten Rules: AI, Acting, Int'l Films

0:00It's May 2nd. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by AI, your front row to the latest buzz. I'm Cory with the story. The Academy just dropped some big rule tweaks for the 99th Oscars hitting in March, shaking up international films, acting nods and how AI fits in. They're drawing a hard line on artificial intelligence. Only human actors with their full consent in the credits count for eligibility and screenplays. Gotta come straight from human writers too. This levels the playing field against deepfakes or bots stealing spots that are real talent earned. Over in the international feature category, countries can still send one pick, but now non-English Flicks can qualify extra by snagging top prizes. Like the Golden Bear at Berlin or Palme or at Can. Actors also get a fresh shot at multiple nominations in the same category if voters back both roles strong enough. Acting directors and others could, already do, Mike Steven Soderbergh pulling double

1:00duty back in 2001. These shifts keep the Oscars evolving with tech and global cinema, setting the stage for fair, wider recognition come awards night.