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Steam fans demand 'No AI' filter for Next Fest

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Steam Users Beg for "No AI" Filter as Vibecoders Flood Next Fest: preview

What is Steam Users Beg for "No AI" Filter as Vibecoders Flood Next Fest?

A wave of indie demos at Steam Next Fest is using AI-generated art, making it hard for players to spot hand-crafted titles. Users on the Steam subreddit are asking Valve to add a filter that hides any game that discloses AI content.

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Gamers and indie developers should watch this pressure, as it could force Steam to give users a way to sort out AI-heavy games.

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