Certification Standards

The AIMEG Certification Mark is the definitive credential for media content created with AI tools under human creative direction.

Certification Categories

AIMEG Certified — Production

Awarded to individual films, series episodes, commercials, or other media projects that meet all AIMEG standards for human creative oversight, fair compensation, and ethical AI use.

AIMEG Certified — Creator

Awarded to individual professionals who demonstrate competency in AI-assisted media production through examination, portfolio review, or accredited training completion.

AIMEG Certified — Studio

Awarded to production companies that consistently meet AIMEG standards across their production slate and maintain internal compliance protocols.

AIMEG Certified — Platform

Awarded to distribution platforms that commit to surfacing AIMEG certification marks, sharing certified production revenue data, and respecting AIMEG residual obligations.

Core Requirements

Human Creative Oversight Standard (HCOS)

All certified productions must demonstrate meaningful human creative direction measured across five dimensions: Concept & Story, Creative Direction, Curation & Selection, Quality Control, and Ethical Review. Minimum score: 70/100.

AI Dependency Level (ADL) Declaration

Productions must declare their AI Dependency Level at registration. ADL-1 (reference only) through ADL-4 (highly automated) determine rate multipliers, residual obligations, and credit requirements.

Compensation Compliance

All covered creative roles paid at or above AIMEG minimum rates. PH&W contributions (18.5%) remitted to AIMEG Creator Welfare Fund. Contracts in writing. Payment within 15 business days.

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