The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez”—are embroiled in separate controversies after revelations that each film used AI during production.

Award-winning films The Brutalist and Emilia Perez were called out for using AI for actors' voices. Filmmakers argue it improved them.

The criticism directed at The Brutalist has also shone a light on Netflix's own Oscars hopeful, Emilia Pérez, a musical directed by Jacques Audiard about a cartel boss looking to retire and transition into living as a woman. In the movie, Karla Sofìa Gascón's singing voice was enhanced using AI.

The Brutalist,” which is believed to be a front-runner at the 97th Academy Awards, is being met with criticism after the film’s editor admitted that artificial intelligence was used to enhance the Hungarian accents in the movie.

That AI was used in the film in any form has sparked online outrage, with many suggesting it should disqualify it for awards consideration.

"The Brutalist" is the biggest favourite among bookmakers in the Oscar race in the most prestigious categories, including Best Actor. However, the film's editor "let slip" that AI was used to enhance Adrien Brody's Hungarian accent.