# CGTrader Data: AI-Generated 3D Models Make Up One-in-Six Uploads But Only 1% of Revenue

_Research · published 2026-08-17_

CGTrader's 2026 market trends report reveals a stark disconnect between AI-generated content supply and buyer demand on its 3D asset marketplace. While AI-generated models now represent one in six uploaded assets, they account for just $1 out of every $90 in revenue — a signal, the company says, that "buyers are voting with their wallets."

Customer surveys reinforce the picture: 20% of buyers said they tried AI-generated assets and found the quality insufficient, and only 4% of 3D printing model buyers said AI outputs "work well." CGTrader CEO Dalia Lašaitė told 404 Media that the platform is responding by prioritizing quality and commercial performance signals over raw upload volume — effectively deprioritizing AI-generated content in discovery and rankings.

## Sources
- [futurism.com](https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/economy-ai-generated-value)
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