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Seth Rogen slams AI scriptwriting, Oscars tighten rules

5/17/2026

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Seth Rogen told Cannes reporters that writers should not use AI to create scripts and that anyone who wants to use AI for scriptwriting should consider a different occupation.
He said he enjoys the writing process and would not take shortcuts.
He called AI-generated Instagram videos “the most stupid dog shit” he has ever seen.
The Academy tightened rules on AI-generated Oscar-eligible performances.

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Seth Rogen told Cannes reporters that writers should not use AI to create scripts and that anyone who wants to use AI for scriptwriting should consider a different occupation.
He said he enjoys the writing process and would not take shortcuts.
He called AI-generated Instagram videos “the most stupid dog shit” he has ever seen.
The Academy tightened rules on AI-generated Oscar-eligible performances.