Tim Sweeney criticizes Steam AI disclosure policy
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Steam's AI disclosure policy forces developers to write political statements.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's policy requiring developers to disclose the use of AI in games. In a tweet on October 23, 2026, Sweeney said forcing developers to write what he described as a political statement is abhorrent. He argued these statements are used against developers by hate mobs. Reports say some audiences have requested an AI-based games filter on Steam during Steam Next Fest.
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