Nexus Mods Mandates AI Disclosure Rules for All Mod Creators, Stops Short of Outright Ban
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The biggest modding site in PC gaming is taking a stance on AI
The PC gaming mods repository Nexus Mods is making disclosures about AI mandatory for uploads of new mods, meaning that mod authors will have to declare "whether AI has been used in their work," the site announced today as part of a big post about AI-generated content on the platform. "One of the
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Nexus Mods takes the Valve approach to AI-generated content: No outright bans but mandatory disclosures
Nexus Mods, the world's largest mod site and more or less a second home for anyone who's ever installed a Bethesda game, has new rules regarding AI-generated and AI-assisted mods on its platform. In short, it's taking a Steam-ish approach: no outright bans on AI content, but it's compulsory to
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As Steam and Itch.io buckle under the weight of 'AI slop', Nexus Mods introduces new AI disclosure rules but won't ban AI mods outright
Nexus Mods, the largest website for finding and downloading PC mods, has revealed new guidelines aimed at properly identifying mods created entirely using gen-AI or those created with AI assistance. In a new blog post, Nexus clarified its stance on a number of topics, but said it won't ban
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Nexus Mods now requires creators to disclose AI use but isn't ready to ban AI-generated mods
Nexus Mods now requires creators to label AI-Generated and AI-Assisted mods, adds filters to hide them, and gives existing uploads 60 days to comply. Nexus Mods has updated its rules around generative AI. In a detailed blog post published on November 3, co-owner Victor "Foledinho" Folmann said the
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The World's Biggest Mod Site Makes AI Disclosure Mandatory, But Stops Short Of Banning Its Use
'We are pro-human creativity' declares the new owner of Nexus Mods Nexus Mods, the most commonly used source of game mods on the internet, has declared it is now requiring AI disclosures on all submissions. The new owner of the site, Victor "Foledinho" Folmann, has written a post explaining the
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Nexus Mods introduces "mandatory" AI disclosures and lets users filter out machine-generated mods: "We are pro-human creativity"
As AI-assisted development continues to accelerate in fan-driven dev communities, Nexus Mods has outlined an extensive new set of policies on mods created using AI. In short, the site will continue to accept AI mods, but it will soon require modders to disclose their usage of AI-generated content
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'We Are Pro-Human Creativity' -- Nexus Mods Forces Mandatory AI Disclosures and Filters, Explains Why It Won't Ban AI Mods
Generative AI has taken over the modding scene, with modders mashing together existing games and using AI-assisted code to, for example, put the Nemesis system from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor into Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2. Nexus Mods, the biggest platform for mods on the internet, has
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Nexus Mods, the world's largest PC gaming mods repository, now requires mandatory disclosures for AI-generated content. Site owner Victor Folmann announced that mod authors must declare AI usage, with a 60-day grace period ending January 2nd. While the platform remains pro-human creativity, it won't ban AI-generated mods outright.
Nexus Mods Introduces Mandatory AI Disclosure Rules
Nexus Mods, the world's largest PC gaming mods repository, announced mandatory disclosures for AI-generated content on November 3rd, 2024
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. Site owner Victor "Foledinho" Folmann declared that all mod authors must now indicate whether AI has been used in their work, marking a significant shift in how the modding platform handles artificial intelligence. The new AI disclosure rules require creators uploading mods to tick a box declaring the extent of AI usage, including in promotional materials2
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Source: Eurogamer
Three-Tier Classification System for AI Usage
The modding platform has established three distinct categories for AI involvement. Mods can be labeled as "AI-Generated Content" when AI produces most core assets like code, voices, or textures. The "AI Media" tag applies to promotional materials such as thumbnails or page text created with AI. Finally, "AI-Assisted" covers human-led work that utilized AI in supporting roles like texture upscaling or audio cleanup
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. Any AI-assisted mods must include a public explanation detailing how and where AI was used1
. These AI tags will appear more prominently on mod pages, positioned immediately after adult-content tags3
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Source: IGN
Why Nexus Mods Won't Ban AI-Generated Mods
Despite community concerns and calls for complete prohibition, Folmann explained that Nexus Mods remains pro-human creativity but won't implement an outright ban on AI-generated mods. "AI is currently used throughout the whole process of creation, from script autocompletion to generation of textures, voices, and full assets, and it is difficult to draw a clear boundary between what is acceptable and unacceptable," Folmann stated
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. The platform's approach mirrors Valve and Steam's strategy of requiring transparency rather than prohibition2
. Folmann emphasized that an outright ban would drive AI usage underground rather than eliminate it, preferring transparency over concealment.User Controls and Filter Options
Nexus Mods is implementing new controls allowing users to filter out AI mods from their browsing experience. Visitors can now hide AI-generated content on game pages and the homepage, with search integration planned as the next step
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. This gives players direct choice over the content they encounter, addressing community concerns about AI slop overwhelming the platform. Similar to recent changes on Itch.io, these filters empower users to customize their experience based on personal preferences regarding AI usage5
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Source: PC Gamer
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60-Day Grace Period and Enforcement Challenges
Existing mods have a 60-day grace period starting November 3rd and ending January 2nd, 2027, to comply with the new AI disclosure rules
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. This applies to every mod uploaded to the site, including those created before the announcement and even abandoned projects2
. Folmann acknowledged that not every modder will comply voluntarily, stating, "While we hope these changes will encourage everyone to disclose their AI usage, to be honest, that's not going to happen." The platform is establishing clear moderation standards with consequences for rule violations4
. Whether the mandatory disclosures for AI-generated content prove effective depends on consistent author compliance and strict enforcement after the grace period ends.Protection Against AI Training and Derivative Works
Nexus Mods pledged it will not use mods to train AI models or sell or license them to third parties pursuing AI training
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. The platform is developing new permission options covering AI usage, training rights, and derivative works. By default, permissions will be set to "Ask Me," requiring others to seek creator approval before using mods for AI purposes5
. This addresses transparency concerns while strengthening attribution when one mod uses another creator's work with appropriate permissions3
. The changes come as platforms like Steam, Itch.io, and Bethesda game communities face mounting pressure from AI slop threatening to overwhelm digital storefronts3
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