No Gen AI

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Summary

  • A game developer introduces a “No Gen AI” seal for indie games to assure users generative AI wasn’t used.
  • Indie devs can download the seal for free and use it through an honor system instead of a binding agreement.
  • Despite generative AI’s growth, some creators take a stance against its usage in video game development.

In the ongoing debates about incorporating Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) into video games, a game developer has shared an image suitable for display on Steam pages. This image serves to explicitly communicate that no Gen AI was employed in the project at hand. The creator advised that the “No Gen AI” emblem can be utilized with discretion, providing guidelines on its application on Steam and other digital marketplaces.

As a passionate enthusiast, I can’t help but notice the heated debates surrounding the application of generative AI in video game development. For instance, Microsoft, with its collaborative Muse technology and Ninja Theory, is exploring this frontier to create games. Conversely, teams like those behind Black Myth: Wukong have voiced their opposition, claiming that such technologies exploit the work of human artists. Intriguingly, while advancements in generative AI, including models like ChatGPT, are rapidly evolving, giants in the industry such as Nintendo are maintaining a cautious stance, declaring no immediate intentions to incorporate generative AI into their first-party titles.

In light of the ongoing debate about generative AI, some independent game creators have decided not to employ it in their projects. Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, creative director at Polygon Treehouse, unveiled a “No Gen AI” emblem that indie developers can use to assure players that no generative AI was involved in the creation of their games. The developer behind Roki and Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island explained that this emblem doesn’t require permission for its usage and that other companies adopting it would be more about upholding ethical standards than a legal obligation. The “No Gen AI” emblem is accessible for free on the Polygon Treehouse website, with Kanaris-Sotiriou warning that anyone using the seal to promote their game assumes all associated risks.

Game Developers Create “No Gen AI” Seal For Public Use

We’re stoked to introduce the ‘No Gen AI’ seal for indie games! Indie devs can use it on their game’s store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI. You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:- www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal — Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou (@kanaratron.bsky.social) 2025-02-15T13:29:28.092Z

Sotiriou-Kanaris stated that the No Gen AI emblem was modeled after the iconic Nintendo Seal of Quality, which underwent a change in 2003 to its present design. Unlike the triangular shape of the original seal, the No Gen AI logo is designed more like a cogwheel. The symbol comes in both golden and shadowed versions, and can be used interchangeably. In response, other users endorsed the No Gen AI emblem. Some users showcased their unique adaptations of the emblem in various styles, while others modified the text to encompass PC mods and projects outside the indie realm.

As a fervent enthusiast, I’ve noticed that Steam has set some guidelines regarding the disclosure of generative AI in games sold on their platform. However, these regulations might evolve over time. It remains to be seen how popular the No Gen AI seal initiative will become.

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