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“Come on, Nintendo”: Fans call for the company to disavow White House’s Animal Crossing-style AI slop video and imagery

“Come on, Nintendo”: Fans call for the company to disavow White House’s Animal Crossing-style AI slop video and imagery

"I don't think I'm going to be buying Nintendo products anymore..."

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