THE FUSE

In a slate of newly announced rules, the Oscars are making themselves clear: only human beings can win awards. In the past this may have settled the eligibility of Rin Tin Tin, but in the 21st century this obviously concerns AI. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s gotta be a person from script to screen. It keeps the people in the spotlight and discourages some of the grosser trends of recent years. The question is will gaming awards, which are milder on respecting the creators involved, follow suit.