Nexus Mods introduces new AI disclosure rules, but won't ban AI mods outright

Nexus Mods, a prominent website for PC mods, has rolled out new guidelines to appropriately label mods created using AI or those with AI assistance, but they will not outright ban such mods. In a blog post, Nexus Mods clarified its position on the matter, stating that mod authors must disclose if their mods utilize AI and explain how it was used.

A new toggle has been introduced on the site, allowing users to filter out AI-generated mods. Co-owner Foledinho acknowledged the controversy surrounding the decision not to enforce a complete ban, explaining that while they support human creativity, drawing a clear line between acceptable and unacceptable use of AI proves challenging.

Instead, Nexus Mods prefers full transparency about AI usage, encouraging its labeling and regulation within platform rules. Existing mods will also need to comply with these new requirements within a 60-day window. The website's UI has been updated to make AI tags more prominent. However, not all backend changes will be implemented simultaneously.

Foledinho emphasized that while they hope these changes will encourage disclosure, it may not happen. They are also working on introducing new permission options for mod remixing and derivative works, as well as addressing the issue of AI-generated and AI-assisted thumbnails. Despite the complexity of these challenges, Nexus Mods aims to navigate them thoughtfully and responsibly, ensuring a balanced approach as the situation evolves.