In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has publicly denied claims made by a Japanese politician regarding its stance on generative AI. Satoshi Asano, a member of Japans House of Representatives, alleged that Nintendo was lobbying against the technology to protect its intellectual property. This prompted Nintendo to issue a formal denial, clarifying that it has had no contact with the Japanese government on this matter. Nintendo emphasized its commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights, stating, “Whether generative AI is involved or not, we will continue to take necessary actions against infringement of our intellectual property rights.