Major game production companies such as Nintendo are refraining from incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools into game development due to concerns over potential intellectual property (IP) breaches.
While generative AI tools have demonstrated creative capabilities, their commercial application is heavily contingent upon the data sets used to train these AI models. Consequently, Nintendo, a prominent Japanese video game company, has opted against integrating generative AI elements into their upcoming games.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa expressed reservations about utilizing generative AI during a shareholders’ general meeting.
Future of generative AI in gaming
When questioned about Nintendo’s AI strategy, Furukawa acknowledged the longstanding relationship between game development and AI technology. However, he expressed concerns that incorporating generative AI elements could potentially lead to intellectual property breaches.
“Generative AI has gained significant attention in recent years for its creative potential, but it also presents challenges related to intellectual property rights,” Furukawa commented.
He emphasized that while new technologies like generative AI offer creative capabilities, they alone cannot replace decades of expertise in crafting the optimal gaming experience for customers. Furukawa affirmed his decision to prioritize Nintendo’s established methods over AI tools in game development.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin developers are dedicated to preserving Nintendo’s legacy for future generations.
Bitcoin Upholds Nintendo’s Legacy
A team of blockchain enthusiasts, known as onchain ninjas, recently embedded an emulator for the Nintendo 64 (N64) console onto the Bitcoin network. Their initiative aims to advocate for the preservation of classic video games through blockchain technology.
Source: Trevor Owens
Trevor Owens, CEO of Ninjalerts, a Bitcoin Ordinals portfolio tracker, spearheaded the “Pizza Ninjas” project to embed the N64 emulator on Bitcoin using the Ordinals protocol. He emphasized:
“Our goal is to foster dialogue among preservationists about classic games and encourage community efforts to legally preserve critically endangered games on the blockchain.”
Addressing copyright concerns, Owens stressed their advocacy for exploring lawful methods to preserve games on the blockchain.
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