Nexus Mods Enforces AI Declaration, Effective January 2

Key Takeaways

1Nexus Mods requires the declaration of AI usage for new mods

2Mod creators have 60 days to bring their existing mods into compliance, until January 2.

3Filters will allow for the masking of AI-generated content, and display limits are planned

4The platform commits to not using mods to train AI

Why it matters : These measures aim to enhance transparency regarding AI usage in PC modding and to protect the creations of authors.

The PC mod repository introduces a requirement to declare the use of AI and gives creators 60 days to bring their projects into compliance. The enforcement of the rules will begin on January 2. The platform also announces filters to hide AI-generated content and display adjustments, while committing not to use mods to train AI.

Enforcement Set for January 2 and Guarantees on Content

The policy regarding AI has now been published, and mod creators have 60 days to update their creations to comply with the new rules. This transition period ends on January 2, the date from which Nexus Mods will begin enforcing the requirements. Victor Folmann clarifies that the platform will not use mods to train AI and will neither sell nor license them to third parties who would do so. Furthermore, the site is working to clarify the conditions for reusing mods and to strengthen attribution when projects rely on those of other creators with the appropriate permissions.

Mandatory Transparency on AI Use in New Mods

New mod submissions on Nexus Mods must now indicate whether AI was used in their creation. The platform already offers labels for AI-generated content and for AI-assisted content. Mods marked as "AI-assisted" must provide a public explanation detailing how and where AI was employed. AI-related labels will be made more visible on mod pages. This measure applies to the submission of mods for PC games, presented as the largest modding site.

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Discovery and Ranking: Display Limits and AI Filters

Nexus Mods is modifying the "Recently Added" section to limit the impact of mass submissions from a single author, which push other mods lower on the list. The changes include limits on the number of mods from the same author displayed simultaneously and stricter restrictions for downloads from new accounts. The platform also plans to launch controls to hide AI-generated content on game pages and the homepage, with a future extension to search. Victor Folmann notes that this saturation phenomenon is less related to AI but is exacerbated as mod production increases.

Stated Position: No General Ban, but Clarity

Victor Folmann indicates that Nexus Mods aims to promote human creativity while opting for the absence of a total ban on AI-generated content. He specifies that artificial intelligence can play a role at various stages of the creative process, ranging from script autocompletion to the production of textures, voices, or entire elements, complicating the establishment of a clear boundary between what is acceptable and what is not. According to him, a blanket ban would not eliminate the use of AI but would make it more difficult to declare its use; thus, the platform chooses to focus on transparency, explicit labeling, and appropriate regulation. This approach responds to user feedback regarding the lack of clarity surrounding AI use, and the management acknowledges that there is still progress to be made to make information more accessible. The announcement was made today by the site's owner.