Videogame lawyer says it’s become ‘just boilerplate’ this year to include no-AI clauses in contracts: ‘It’s not worth the legal liability’
A videogame lawyer says clauses prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence have become routine in industry contracts this year. The shift reflects growing concern among studios and contractors about legal exposure when AI tools may use, reproduce or generate material with uncertain rights.
The lawyer’s central argument is that avoiding AI-related liability is now a standard commercial precaution rather than an unusual demand. The article frames the clauses as a response to unresolved questions over copyright, ownership and responsibility for AI-assisted work in game development.
- No-AI clauses are becoming standard in game contracts.
- Legal liability is driving the change.
- Copyright uncertainty remains a key concern.