Nintendo issues statement: "There is no factual basis to claims that we have lobbied the Japanese government regarding generative AI," and reaffirms its commitment to taking appropriate action against copyright infringement.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20251006002/
Editorial Department: RENÉ | 2025/10/06 01:46 (UTC)
On October 5, 2025, Nintendo issued a statement through its official corporate communications and IR account on X, stating: “There is no factual basis for claims that Nintendo has engaged in any lobbying activities with the Japanese government regarding generative AI.”
The statement appears to be a clear denial of rumors circulating on social media claiming that “Nintendo has been lobbying the Japanese government for intellectual property protection regarding copyright infringement caused by generative AI.” The same message was issued in both Japanese and English.
In addition, the statement affirmed: “Regardless of whether generative AI is being used or not, Nintendo will take appropriate action against any entity it determines to be infringing upon its IP.”
There is no factual basis for claims that Nintendo has engaged in any lobbying activities with the Japanese government regarding generative AI. Regardless of whether generative AI is being used or not, Nintendo will take appropriate action against any entity it determines to be infringing upon its IP.
— Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Corporate Communications & IR) (@NintendoCoLtd) October 5, 2025