Streaming platform Twitch almost immediately withdrew some of the new rules that would have allowed users to showcase artistic images of naked bodies without censorship. According to the publication in the official gazette, the service administration canceled this permit two days after the entry date. Web site Twitch.
Representatives of the platform explained the partial return to the old rules due to fears that artists will begin to create realistic sexual content using neural networks. These are probably deepfakes created by artificial intelligence.
“Much of the content created has raised concerns in the community. We share these concerns. As we thought about it, we decided that we had gone too far with this change. “Digital nudity images pose a unique challenge: artificial intelligence can be used to create realistic images, and it can be difficult to distinguish digital art from photography,” the statement said.
At the same time, Twitch management retained other decisions regarding previously banned sexual content; For example, users will be able to post erotic dances that include elements of undressing. However, these contents will have a private label and will not be included in the recommendations section on the home page of the service.
Previously on Twitch for the first time softened sex content policy.