Activision's Call Of Duty disclosed the use of generative AI tools on their Steam page, sparking concern over vague descriptions.
Community speculations arose regarding AI-generated assets, highlighted by instances like a zombie Santa with six fingers and a 'Hard Breakup' calling card.
Criticism was directed towards the lack of human touch in AI-generated content, questioning the value placed on player rewards.
The ambiguity in Activision's disclosure raises questions about Valve's policy requirements and the extent of detail provided by game developers.
Valve's policy requires game submissions to detail AI-generated content but lacks specific guidelines on the type and extent of such content.
Players are left uncertain whether certain in-game assets are AI-generated or created by human developers, leading to paranoia and confusion.
Valve offers tools to detect inappropriate AI-generated content, although the effectiveness of this system is unclear.
The article suggests that Valve's policy may prioritize legal compliance over informing players about AI-generated elements in games.
Despite concerns, the issue of AI-generated content has not raised alarm within the industry, with the focus remaining on the abundance of new games released daily.
Questioning the secrecy surrounding AI use in game development, the article calls for more transparency from companies like Activision about their AI utilization.