Nexus Mods has updated its policy for handling mods that use generative AI, replacing its single 'AI-Generated Content' tag with three more specific labels. The change was announced in a blog post this week by community manager Myrddin, who said the site had been reviewing user feedback on generative AI usage and decided changes were needed. According to the post, the previous single tag did not allow for enough nuance in filtering mods on the platform.
The three new tags are AI-Generated Content, AI Media (also referred to as AI-generated promotional media), and AI Assisted. AI-Generated Content covers things like AI-generated code, user interface elements, voices, dialogue, translations, music, and in-game AI-generated assets. AI Media applies to AI-generated promotional material such as thumbnails, videos, or mod page descriptions that aren't part of the mod's actual in-game content. AI Assisted is meant for mods with developer-led code or content that involve only limited AI involvement, such as using AI for texture upscaling, audio cleaning, or concept art not included in the final build.
To qualify for the AI Assisted tag, modders must be able to provide significant evidence of their own development work and demonstrate genuine understanding of how their mod's code or content functions, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. Nexus Mods clarified that the AI Assisted tag is not meant for mods primarily generated by AI—those should still fall under the AI-Generated Content tag.
Alongside the new tags, Nexus Mods is tightening enforcement around mislabeling. The site's post states that failure to correctly tag mods, including undisclosed generative AI usage, may be subject to moderation action. Nexus has also added an option for users to report mods for being 'Miscategorised Content,' replacing a previous reporting category for AI-generated content that reportedly led to a dead end. Modders can also manage community tag voting through extra options in the upload form.
Nexus Mods said it will continue evaluating the impact of these tags and reviewing user feedback on an ongoing basis, suggesting further changes could follow. Coverage of the update noted differing views on how far the changes go: PC Gamer described the move as a 'soft-handed approach' to AI-generated content that doesn't go far enough to address concerns like AI slop art or AI-generated voice mods made without consent, while Rock Paper Shotgun called it a 'very welcome change' that gives users more clarity and control over the kind of content they encounter.