During the hosting of the Oscars of 2025 last night, the comedian and the late television host, Conan O’Brien addressed the use of AI in his original monologue, reflecting the growing debate on the influence of technology in Hollywood.
“We didn’t use AI to do this show,” O’Brien said. His observations were clearly a reference to the use of AI genetic in “The Brutalist”, which won three Oscars for the best actor, cinema and the original score.
Last month, the “Bruffist” caused a dispute over the use of AI. In an interview with Red shark newsDávid Jancsó movie editor admitted use SidelineA AI voice generator, to modify the actors Adrien Brody’s and Felicity Jones of Hungarian dialogue in the film to hear it more authentic.
The fact that the AI was used in the film in any form of triggering an electronic discussion and many suggested that it should have been excluded to examine the awards. However, director Brady Corbet replied For the reaction, arguing that the AI was not exploited to reinforce the actors’ performances, but only to “improve some vowels and letters for precision,” Corbet said in a public statement.
Specifically, “Emilia Pérez”, another Multi-OSCAR winner, was also criticized for using Repeecher. The software was used to increase the spectrum of actress Karla Sofía Gascón and to combine her song with French singer Camille, explained the mixer Cyril Holtz again in a video interview.
AI’s role in Hollywood has led to a major debate in recent years, mainly because of concerns that it could shift jobs. Consequently, AI has become a key issue for the guild screen Actors and The Writers Guild of America during their strikes against big production studios in 2023.
As AI becomes more widespread in cinematic production, the Film Academy offers the option to reveal the use of AI. Following the drama with “The Brutalist”, however, the Academy is Reportedly making the mandatory for filmmakers to report any AI use in their submissions.
