The Golden Globes has set its timeline and new guideline rules pertaining to the use of AI.
As previously announced, the Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 10, on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Nikki Glazer is set to return as host.
Submissions for the Globes will open on June 1, and all film, TV and podcast entries must be submitted by Oct. 30. Nominations will be announced on Monday, Dec. 7. Final ballots will be mailed on Dec. 18.
The new AI guidelines state: “The use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, does not automatically disqualify a work from consideration, provided that human creative direction, artistic judgment, and authorship remain primary throughout the production process. All submitted work will be evaluated based on the extent to which creative direction, artistic decision-making, and execution originate from credited individuals. AI and similar technologies may be used as part of the production process in the manner described below, but may not replace the core creative contributions of human talent. With any use of AI, Golden Globes Eligibility Committee will review the submission and eligibility determination process and may request additional information or materials to assess the role in the creation of the work. Failure to provide requested information in a timely manner may result in ineligibility.”
For performances and non-performance categories, the eligibility states that “Performances submitted for acting categories must be primarily derived from the work of the credited performer. Submissions in which a performance is substantially generated or created by artificial intelligence are not eligible. The use of artificial intelligence in connection with a performance does not automatically render a submission ineligible, provided such tools are used only to enhance or support a performance that remains fundamentally human-driven and under the creative control of the credited performer, and that any such use is authorized by the performer. Additionally, submissions may not include performances generated through the unauthorized use of a performer’s digital likeness, voice replication, or biometric data, whether or not the performer is otherwise credited.”
In non-performance categories, “submissions will be evaluated under the general AI standards set forth. A work submitted in any such category remains eligible provided that the core creative contributions in the relevant craft — including but not limited to direction, writing, composition, and animation — originate primarily from credited human individuals, and that any use of AI or generative tools serves a supporting or enhancing role rather than substituting for that human creative authorship.”
New rules are also in effect for the podcast category.
“Eligible podcasts will be drawn exclusively from a curated list of ‘Top 30 Podcasts’ during the Podcast Eligibility Period (January 1 – September 30). The ‘Top 30 Podcasts’ list will be determined by Luminate. This methodology considers the following key metrics within the Podcast Eligibility Period, to the extent such metrics are available and verified as accurate.”
New rules and guidelines are also in place for non-English Language and independent motion pictures. “They may be submitted for individual Best Performance categories without being submitted in the Best Motion Picture category, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.”
