In an interview with
The New York Times, Miyamoto brought up AI himself as an example of something where Nintendo would rather do things differently than its peers.
“It might seem like we are just going the opposite direction for the sake of going in the opposite direction, but it really is trying to find what makes Nintendo special, Miyamoto said.
“There is a lot of talk about A.I., for example,” he continued. “When that happens, everyone starts to go in the same direction, but that is where Nintendo would rather go in a different direction."
Miyamoto’s comments follow
those made by Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa in July, when he said generative AI can be used “in creative ways,” but its use “also raise issues with intellectual property rights.”
“We have decades of know-how in creating the best gaming experiences for our players,” Furukawa added. “While we are open to utilizing technological developments, we will work to continue delivering value that is unique to Nintendo and cannot be created by technology alone.”
