The Golden Globes Introduce New Rules for AI Submissions

As the Golden Globes prepare for their 84th awards show in January, they're laying out new rules for the use of artificial intelligence.

In their new submission guidelines, the Golden Globes state that the use of artificial intelligence or GenAI "does not automatically disqualify submissions." However, this is only if "human creative direction, artistic judgement, 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," the award rules state. "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."

The guidelines continue, "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."

However, for actors, they'll only be eligible for performance awards if their performance remains "fundamentally human-driven and under the creative control of the credited 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," the awards rules continued.

The AI guidelines ended with a note, stating that "all determinations made by the Golden Globes Eligibility Committee regarding awards eligibility in connection with the use of AI are final."

The submission website for the Golden Globes will open on June 1, and the nominations will be announced on December 7. The show will be on January 10, 2027, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, with Nikki Glaser hosting for the third year in a row. Find the full list of submission rules on the Golden Globes website.

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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 6:55 AM.