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Valve's Steam Next Fest, a recurring event showcasing indie game demos, has launched with reports of an increased volume of low-effort submissions. Observers note a significant presence of titles featuring AI-generated imagery or content, potentially linked to recent advancements in generative tools.
Community members on the Steam subreddit have expressed frustration regarding the difficulty of identifying human-made projects. User ScalesGhost specifically requested that Valve implement a feature to filter out games containing AI-generated content, noting that Steam already mandates the disclosure of such assets.
While Steam currently utilizes a tagging system, implementing a dedicated AI filter would require Valve to officially introduce 'AI' as a formal tag. This proposal follows previous adjustments made in May, when Valve reduced the total number of user-defined tags available on the platform.
Some users suggest that the influx of AI-driven titles has negatively impacted the event experience, with calls for stricter submission guidelines. Historically, Valve has maintained a laissez-faire approach to curation, relying on algorithms to elevate popular titles while burying low-effort content, a strategy that may eventually mitigate the current visibility of these submissions.
