In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has officially denied claims made by Japanese politician Satoshi Asano regarding the company’s alleged lobbying against generative AI. Asano’s assertion that Nintendo was avoiding the use of generative AI to protect its intellectual property rights led to a swift and unprecedented response from the gaming giant, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding their IP without any government influence. Nintendo’s formal statement clarified that they have not engaged in any discussions with the Japanese government about generative AI.