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Tim Sweeney criticizes Steam's AI disclosure policy
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is publicly pushing back on Valve's rule requiring Steam developers to disclose generative AI use in their games. He argues the policy amounts to 'mandatory political essays' that can be weaponized against developers, criticizing 'forcing developers to write a political statement to be used against them by the hate mob.' The comments have sparked debate among gamers and developers over transparency versus overreach in AI disclosure.
Why now: Sweeney's remarks add a prominent industry voice to the ongoing controversy over Valve's generative AI disclosure requirements on Steam.
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- Still mad at Valve for Steam's AI disclosures, Epic Games boss criticizes "forcing developers to write a political statement to be used against them by the hate mob" · GamesRadar+
- Epic CEO says Steam's AI disclosures are 'just as partisan as mandatory political essays' · PC Gamer
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