AI tool bans game copying

Anthropic, the company behind the AI model Claude Code, has recently implemented a rule to prevent the recreation of popular games like Pokémon or Grand Theft Auto using its tool. This change aims to stop unauthorized copying of copyrighted material, which has been a growing concern among game developers.

Risks for independent developers

Independent studios are now facing new challenges as they fear their games could be replicated by AI tools. For example, the studio Digital Sun delayed a public test of its game ReVamp on Steam, worried that its game might be copied and released first by AI-generated clones.

Impact on retro gaming

The retro gaming community has also felt the effects of AI's growing capabilities. The site decomp.dev, which tracked decompilation projects for retro games, recently closed its public ranking, citing concerns that AI is accelerating the creation and publication of low-quality clones of classic games.

Platforms avoid regulating tools

Valve, the company behind the Steam platform, acknowledges the issue of AI-generated game clones but refuses to regulate the tools developers use. Instead, it encourages developers to build strong communities and make their games harder to copy, leaving the responsibility to the creators.

Call for developer reporting

Anthropic has asked developers to report any issues they encounter with the new restrictions. While this is a temporary solution, it highlights the ongoing debate over how to balance innovation with the protection of intellectual property in the gaming industry.