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Nintendo Denies AI Lobbying Claims After Politician's Apology

10/6/2025

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Nintendo denied lobbying against generative AI in Japan, saying it has not contacted the government.
The accusations came from Japanese politician Satoshi Asano, who later retracted his claims and apologized for not verifying them.
Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, said the company prioritizes human creativity in game development, while it protects intellectual property rights.

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Nintendo denied lobbying against generative AI in Japan, saying it has not contacted the government.
The accusations came from Japanese politician Satoshi Asano, who later retracted his claims and apologized for not verifying them.
Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, said the company prioritizes human creativity in game development, while it protects intellectual property rights.