While the gaming industry explores generative AI's potential, Nintendo maintains a cautious stance due to IP concerns and its commitment to unique game development.
image (c) NintendoNintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently confirmed the company's current lack of plans to integrate generative AI into its games, citing primary concerns about intellectual property rights. This was revealed during an investor Q&A session focusing on AI's role in game development.
Furukawa acknowledged AI's longstanding presence in game development, particularly in NPC behavior control. However, he distinguished between traditional AI and the newer generative AI, capable of creating diverse content like text, images, and videos through pattern recognition.
Generative AI's recent rise across various industries is undeniable. "In game development, AI-like technologies have long been used to control enemy character movements; game development and AI have been intertwined," Furukawa explained.
Despite recognizing generative AI's creative potential, Furukawa highlighted the associated IP challenges. "Generative AI can yield more creative outputs, but we're also aware of potential intellectual property rights issues," he stated, referencing the technology's potential for copyright infringement.
Furukawa stressed Nintendo's decades-long commitment to crafting distinctive gaming experiences. "We possess decades of expertise in creating optimal game experiences," he stated. "While adaptable to technological advancements, we aim to continue delivering unique value that technology alone cannot replicate."
Nintendo's position contrasts with other gaming giants. Ubisoft's Project Neural Nexus NEO, for example, employs generative AI for NPC interactions. Project producer Xavier Manzanares emphasized that generative AI is simply a tool. "Every new technology isn't a game creator in itself," Manzanares stated. "Generative AI is a tool, technology; it needs design and a team to utilize it effectively."
Similarly, Square Enix President Takashi Kiryu sees generative AI as a business opportunity for content creation. Electronic Arts (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson also anticipates generative AI's significant impact on EA's development processes, predicting it will enhance over half of their workflows.
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