Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI
TL;DR
Panic, the company behind the tiny and excellent Playdate console, is taking a stand on generative AI. The company has published an AI disclosure that says as of this month, the Playdate Catalog “will no longer accept titles that use ‘Generative AI’ for art, audio, music, text, or dialog.
Nauti's Take
Panic shows that a clear AI ban for creative content is both feasible and marketable. For indie developers who value handcrafted work, the Catalog becomes more attractive.
The challenge is enforcement: without technical checks, this policy relies on self-disclosure and is easy to work around.
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