Nintendo insists that AI-generated images were not developed in the world of Mario Kart after in-game billboards, sparking speculation

Nintendo filed accusation that it used AI-generated images to create billboards Mario Karting World.

Rumors begin to spin Nintendo Treehouse Rivestream A few weeks ago, we took a careful peek at the upcoming racers. Hawkeye fans pointed out that a few of the ad boards in the game looked a little weird, with images of construction sites, bridges and a tall, tall car.

Of course, many pre-release titles contain placeholder graphics that are not included in the final product, but Nintendo refutes the claim that even in its pre-release game, anything is AI-generated, EUROGAMER: “AI-generated images are not used in the development of the Mario Kart community.”

Generative AI is one of the hottest topics in the creative industry at present, and it is also a burning issue for video game development itself. In addition to ethical and copyright issues, unions have expressed concern about the potential of generating AI replacement efforts, with video game performers calling for increased protections for their use.

Last September, Nintendo Developer Legend Shigeru Miyamoto. For example, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said that AI is “the core of our business” – Then IGN discussed in detail. But according to Miyamoto, Nintendo's prospects are different.

In an interview The New York TimesMiyamoto himself proposed AI, and taking this as an example, Nintendo would rather do something different from his peers.

“It seems like we're just going in the opposite direction, but we're actually trying to find what makes Nintendo apart,” Miyamoto said.

“For example, there’s a lot of discussion about AI,” he continued. “When this happens, everyone starts to move in the same direction, but that’s where Nintendo would rather go in a different direction.”

Miyamoto's comments follow Produced by Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa in JulyHe said the generated AI can be used “in a creative way”, but its use “also raises questions about intellectual property.”

“We have decades of expertise to create the best gaming experience for our players,” Furukawa added. “While we are willing to leverage technology developments, we will strive to continue to deliver value unique to Nintendo, not created solely by technology.”

Highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 – For Mario Kart World is exclusive to gaming consoles – scheduled to debut on June 5. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will be available on April 24, with prices still set at $449.99 – They left as you expected. View IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 booking guide More.

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