Depending on how connected you are to the gaming space and how much you hear about things from the developers themselves, you might not realize the “battle” that is going on currently. Specifically, we’re talking about the fight between those who want to use generative AI to “save money” with their projects and those who want to want to focus on creating truly original content. Nintendo, in the past, has made it clear that they don’t want to use generative AI in any way. Yet, certain AI programs have been getting “popular” as of late, so the company has taken an even bigger stand.
For proof of this, you need only look at Twitter, where Satoshi Asano, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives with the Democratic Party for the People, revealed an update on the state of generative AI and its use in Japan. He noted that many companies have had issues with certain AI programs and have even sued due to what they felt was copyright infringement. Then, he noted this:
“Nintendo avoids using generative AI to protect its IP and is also engaging in lobbying activities with the government.”
Asano stated that he’s still going to take more opinions on the matter and try to push for the “ethical use” of generative AI, while also doing what’s best to protect companies and their IP.
Nintendo taking such strong action by lobbying the Japanese government shows their clear side on this matter, and given recent other lawsuits they’ve done, it shouldn’t come off as a surprise that they’re fighting so hard to protect what’s theirs.
Source: Twitter
