Golden Globes announce new eligibility rules regarding AI

• Golden Globes will allow AI tools if human creativity remains the primary force.
• All productions must disclose any use of generative AI in their completed work.
• Performances must be fundamentally human-driven and authorised by the credited actor.
  

The Golden Globe Awards have introduced comprehensive new eligibility rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 84th ceremony.

On Thursday, organisers explained that while the use of generative AI does not automatically disqualify a submission, human creative direction and artistic judgement must remain primary throughout the production process.

These guidelines are designed to ensure that the core execution of a work originates from credited individuals rather than automated systems.

Under the new regulations, all submissions are required to disclose any generative AI used during production, including alterations made to a performer's likeness or voice

For acting categories, a performance is only eligible if it is "primarily derived from the work of the credited performer" and remains fundamentally human-driven.

The rules strictly prohibit performances generated through the unauthorised use of digital likenesses or biometric data.

For non-performance crafts such as writing and direction, AI tools must serve a supporting role rather than substituting for human authorship.

These updates arrive as AI continues to be a significant point of contention within the entertainment industry, following the major Hollywood strikes three years ago.

The announcement also coincides with the news that Nikki Glaser will return to host the awards for a third consecutive year.

The 84th Golden Globe Awards are scheduled to take place on 10 January 2027, and will serve as a significant test for how major awards bodies navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of creative technology.