In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has publicly denied claims that it is lobbying against generative AI in Japan. This statement came after Satoshi Asano, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, suggested on social media that Nintendo was avoiding the use of generative AI to safeguard its intellectual property (IP) and was involved in lobbying activities with the government. Nintendo’s formal denial underscores its commitment to protecting its IP rights without engaging in political maneuvering.