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Nintendo Issues Statement On Mario Kart World AI Image Speculation

Nintendo has publicly refuted claims that AI-generated visuals were utilized during the creation of Mario Kart World in a statement given to Eurogamer.
Speculation arose after fans noticed unusual billboards and a car with large windows and small tires in footage from a Nintendo Treehouse livestream.
The billboards displayed phrases like "We Build Your Town" and showed odd architecture, which some fans believed indicated AI usage while others saw placeholders or stylistic choices.
A Nintendo representative confirmed that the creation of Mario Kart World did not involve the use of AI-created visuals, addressing concerns raised amid the ongoing debate.
Mario Kart World, following the success of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, is set to release on June 5, 2025, as a flagship game for the Switch 2, although it has sparked discussion due to its higher price and distinctive art style.

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