Nintendo has issued a press release — on a Sunday, no much less — in response to a latest put up from a Japanese politician claiming that the corporate was working with the Japanese authorities to foyer towards the usage of generative AI.
The unique put up got here from Japanese politician Satoshi Asano, who, in an extended put up about generative AI and associated subjects, said that “Nintendo avoids utilizing generative AI to guard its IP and can also be partaking in lobbying actions with the federal government.” This sparked a wave of experiences over the weekend suggesting that Nintendo was combating towards AI.
Nevertheless, Nintendo has since refuted the declare, releasing a press release on social media saying, “Opposite to latest discussions on the web, Nintendo has not had any contact with the Japanese authorities about generative AI.” The corporate added, “Whether or not generative AI is concerned or not, we’ll proceed to take needed actions towards infringement of our mental property rights.”
Nintendo doesn’t often difficulty statements like this, particularly on a weekend, however they will need to have thought-about it severe sufficient to reply.
Opposite to latest discussions on the web, Nintendo has not had any contact with the Japanese authorities about generative AI. Whether or not generative AI is concerned or not, we’ll proceed to take needed actions towards infringement of our mental property rights.
— 任天堂株式会社（企業広報・IR） (@NintendoCoLtd) October 5, 2025
