Content ModerationVerified
Reviewed and published by trentmaziarz, April 22, 2026. Discovered and drafted by our automated research pipeline.
ArtStation uses a third-party automated tool to screen uploaded visual artwork before a human moderator reviews it. The tool flags content that may need extra attention — such as nudity or graphic material — so human moderators know which posts to prioritize.
Details
The 'Project and Print Detection Tool' is a third-party software applied only to visual artwork projects and prints — not to text-based content or marketplace products. It functions as a flagging system and does not itself remove or edit content; all final moderation decisions, including takedowns or 'Mature' tagging, are made by human moderators. This is disclosed in ArtStation's California AB-587 regulatory filings.
Products affected
ArtStation ProjectsArtStation Prints
Sources & Evidence
Regulatory Filing
Cite this record
Trace Foundation. (2026). ArtStation: ArtStation uses a third-party automated tool to screen uploaded visual artwork before a human moderator reviews it. The tool flags content that may need extra attention — such as nudity or graphic material — so human moderators know which posts to prioritize (data as of 2026-04-22) [Data set record]. AI Trace. https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/fe595ee7-b843-459a-be56-c259f7f388f1. Accessed September 7, 2026.
- Stable link
- https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/fe595ee7-b843-459a-be56-c259f7f388f1
- Data as of
- April 22, 2026
- Last verified
- April 21, 2026
Other practices by ArtStation
RecommendationArtStation uses AI and machine learning to power its search results, homepage feeds, and marketplace rankings. The platform analyzes user content to improve how relevant art and products are surfaced to each visitor.ModerationArtStation runs an automated tool that watches user behavior to detect signs of financial fraud. If suspicious activity is spotted, the tool can automatically pause a seller's payouts while a human reviews the situation.ModerationArtStation requires sellers to label marketplace products made with AI using a 'CreatedWithAI' tag, and gives all users the ability to filter AI-generated artwork out of their browsing experience across the homepage, search, and marketplace.
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