Miyamoto's statement comes a few months after a more noncommittal position Nintendo President Shintaro Furukawa took in a July investor Q&A. "Generative AI, which is becoming a big topic recently, can be used in creative ways, but we recognize that it may also raise issues with intellectual property rights," Furukawa said at the time.

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo will open a museum next week showcasing its history, where fans of "Super Mario," "The Legend of Zelda" and the Game Boy and Switch can gain insight into one of the world's most renowned game makers.