In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has publicly denied claims made by Japanese politician Satoshi Asano regarding its stance on generative AI. Asano suggested that Nintendo was lobbying against the use of generative AI to protect its intellectual property (IP), prompting the gaming giant to issue a formal denial. Nintendo clarified that it has had no contact with the Japanese government on this matter and emphasized its commitment to safeguarding its IP rights, regardless of the involvement of generative AI.