Should AI Be Allowed in AMV Contests?

[gordonpiper]

Hey everyone,
Lately, I've been seeing a lot of editors experimenting with AI tools — from automatic beat-syncing to AI-generated motion masks and even entire background replacements. It made me wonder: where do we draw the line between creative assistance and losing the human touch that makes AMVs so special?
Would you consider an AMV made partly with AI effects (like Stable Diffusion scenes, AI rotoscoping, or voice isolation) eligible for contests or VCAs?
Or do you think that kind of editing breaks the spirit of what AMVs have always been — raw creativity, rhythm, and editing skill?
I’m really curious how everyone feels about this — especially veteran editors who've seen the community evolve over the years.
Have any of you tried using AI tools yet? If so, what’s been your experience?
Let's talk about the future of AMVs — is AI the next big tool… or the beginning of the end?

[Rider4Z]

Many contests are beginning to implement AI rules, while others don't care either way.

For Sakuracon, our TL;DR version is no generative AI, but you can use it as a tool for cleaning your source materials.