https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/itch-is-being-flooded-by-ai-generated-garbageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/itch-is-being-flooded-by-ai-generated-garbagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/itch-is-being-flooded-by-ai-generated-garbage#u175727Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:15:18 +0000Indie game storefront Itch.io is experiencing a surge of AI-generated content, with daily game page creations doubling to over 6,000. While the volume of uploads has increased sharply since August, downloads and purchases have not followed suit. In response, Itch.io has deleted a couple terabytes of AI-generated material and is currently expanding its search filters and AI disclosure requirements to manage the influx of low-quality submissions.Why it mattersThe platform is a primary hub for independent developers to distribute experimental work. A flood of automated content threatens to bury h