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'Just deleted a couple terabytes of AI slop': Itch.io pushes back against the flood of AI on its storefront

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  1. PC Gamer'Just deleted a couple terabytes of AI slop': Itch.io pushes back against the flood of AI on its storefrontRead full article on PC Gamer (opens in a new tab)
  2. ShacknewsItch.io deletes 10 TBs of 'AI slop' & adds a generative AI filterRead full article on Shacknews (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Shacknews: Itch.io deletes 10 TBs of 'AI slop' & adds a generative AI filter

    Itch.io is reducing AI spam and making it easier for gen AI-conscientious users to spot and avoid such content if they please.

    Publisher feed excerpt · Shacknews

  3. VGCItch mass deletes ‘AI slop’, lets users filter out any AI assisted gamesRead full article on VGC (opens in a new tab)
  4. PolygonPC Games Storefront Does What Valve Won’t, Takes Action Against AI SlopRead full article on Polygon (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Polygon: PC Games Storefront Does What Valve Won’t, Takes Action Against AI Slop

    One of Steam's biggest competitors just announced filtering options for AI-generated content.

    Publisher feed excerpt · Polygon

  5. GameSpotOne Popular PC Game Storefront Has Had Enough Of AI Slop, And It’s Taking ActionRead full article on GameSpot (opens in a new tab)
  6. EurogamerIndie game website itch.io expands its AI disclosure filter as 'AI slop' continues to overwhelm Steam and other storefrontsRead full article on Eurogamer (opens in a new tab)

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