VRChat says it's not adding AI labels despite user survey showing people want that
Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.
VRChat, a virtual world platform for social interactions, has published a support post addressing user concerns about artificial intelligence labeling. Despite 95 percent of respondents wanting some form of label to indicate AI usage, the company stated it will not be implementing such tags at this time. VRChat plans to further consider adding labels for human-authored content and a field for the tools used, but has not made a final decision.
The company acknowledged that some creators might honestly label their content, while others may attempt to pass off generative or assisted work as entirely human-created, potentially leading to "sleuthing" behavior where users try to detect AI content or harass creators. The company aims to strike a balance, implementing changes that align with the community, including accurate thumbnails, improved discovery tools, and prioritizing quality as a core metric.
VRChat has demonstrated the potential for creating exciting content, ranging from filmmaking to safe communities for transgender individuals. However, it has also faced accusations of hosting toxic and predatory behavior.
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