What Nexus Mods' New AI Rules Mean for Your Mod Downloads

Players gain more control over the AI content they see, while mod authors must be transparent about their tools. The industry is moving toward labeling and regulation rather than outright bans.

Players gain more control over the AI content they see, while mod authors must be transparent about their tools. The industry is moving toward labeling and regulation rather than outright bans.

Key points - Nexus Mods now requires mod authors to declare whether AI was used in their mods. - Users can filter out AI-generated mods from search results, similar to Itch.io's approach. - Nexus Mods will not ban AI mods, believing a ban would lead to non-disclosure. - Existing mods will receive popups prompting authors to update their AI disclosure. - Nexus Mods states it will not use mods to train AI or sell/license them.

Timeline - Today: Nexus Mods makes AI disclosure mandatory for new mod uploads. - Ongoing: Existing mods receive popups to encourage AI disclosure updates. - This week: Steam announces new game submission rules to combat AI slop.

FAQ

Q: Will Nexus Mods ban AI-generated mods? A: No, Nexus Mods will not ban AI mods. They believe allowing and regulating them encourages transparency rather than driving AI use underground.

Q: How do I filter out AI mods on Nexus Mods? A: You can filter AI-generated mods from your search results, similar to how Itch.io handles AI content. The option will be available in the search filters.

Q: Do I have to disclose AI use for existing mods? A: Yes, existing mods will get popups prompting authors to declare AI use. It's mandatory for new uploads, and existing mods are being encouraged to update.