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Videogame lawyer says it's become 'just boilerplate' this year to include no-AI clauses in contracts: 'It's not worth the legal liability'

Richard Hoeg, a lawyer specializing in the videogame industry, said that including no-AI clauses in contracts has become 'just boilerplate' this year, driven by concerns over legal liability. Hoeg noted that the shift reflects developers' and publishers' desire to avoid potential legal issues arising from AI-generated content.

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Videogame lawyer says it's become 'just boilerplate' this year to include no-AI clauses in contracts: 'It's not worth the legal liability'
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