Valve slightly relaxes AI disclosure guidelines on Steam - GamesIndustry.biz
Google News • 1/19/2026 – 1/20/2026
Summary
Valve has slightly relaxed its AI disclosure guidelines on Steam, clarifying its definition of "generative AI" in video games. The updated rules shift the responsibility for risks associated with AI use to developers.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
41d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
955
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^955/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^955/48 = 0.000001) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 41 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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