Valve introduced new guidelines regarding the types of AI-generated content it will allow developers to include in games published on Steam. The move comes as AI tools capable of automatically generating images, text, code and other content have become more advanced and widely available.
In a job Earlier today, Valve said it was updating its submission process to require developers to disclose whether and how they used AI tools to create content for their games. Developers must affirm that any AI-generated content does not contain anything illegal or infringe copyright.
For games with dynamic, real-time AI content generation, developers should detail the safeguards they have implemented to prevent the creation of inappropriate content.
Since it’s not possible for Valve to manually review all dynamic content, the company is also launching a new reporting system that will allow Steam users to easily report questionable AI-generated content they encounter in playing.
Store pages for games with AI elements will also indicate the types of AI-generated content they contain, providing transparency to potential players.
The policy clarification comes after Valve admitted last year that it was still evaluating how to manage AI content as part of its submission review process. Several developers had complained about their AI-enhanced games being rejected by Steam without clear explanations.
“We needed some time to improve our understanding of the risks and opportunities involved in this rapidly evolving area,” Valve explained. “We also wanted to observe the evolution of legal issues surrounding the generation of AI. »
For now, Valve says it still can’t allow games featuring real-time adult sexual content on Steam, but it plans to re-evaluate this policy as technology and laws evolve. The company presented these guidelines as a starting point that will be refined over time.
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