Valve, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam, has officially announced its new policies regarding games that utilize AI technology. The announcement comes after the company spent several months exploring this space and engaging in discussions with game developers.
The first change involves an update to the Content Survey, a form that developers fill out when submitting their games to Steam. Developers will now be required to disclose whether AI technology was used during the development process and specify whether it was pre-generated or live-generated.
For pre-generated content, developers must promise that their games will not include any illegal or infringing content and that the game will align with the marketing materials. On the other hand, for live-generated content, developers need to outline the measures they have implemented to prevent the generation of illegal content.
To tackle the possibility of AI-generated games containing illegal content while being played, Valve is introducing a new reporting system. Through the in-game overlay, players will have the ability to report any illegal content they encounter to ensure appropriate guardrails are in place for AI generation.
Despite these changes, Valve remains firm on its restriction of “Adult Only Sexual Content” that is created using live-generated AI, stating that such content will not be released on Steam at this time.
These new policies mark a significant step toward integrating AI games into the Steam platform. With over 14,000 games released on Steam last year alone, it will be fascinating to see how many more AI-driven games emerge as a result of these changes. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, Valve recognizes the importance of adapting its review policies to reflect the current copyright laws and policies in place.
The source of the article is from the blog oinegro.com.br