In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has officially denied claims that it is lobbying against the use of generative AI in Japan. This response came after Satoshi Asano, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, alleged on social media that the gaming giant was avoiding generative AI to safeguard its intellectual property rights and was involved in lobbying activities with the government. Nintendo swiftly countered these claims, stating, “Contrary to recent discussions on the internet, Nintendo has not had any contact with the Japanese government about generative AI.