New Restrictions for Generative AI
Anthropic has updated the instructions for its Claude artificial intelligence, prohibiting the model from creating exact copies or remakes of already existing video games. From now on, the AI is focused solely on assisting in the creation of completely original projects or games made from the user's own assets.
According to the updated rules, Claude now has a clear instruction: not to reproduce specific finished games, even if the user changes their name or presents them as their own development. Anthropic technical team representative Addy Osmani confirmed the changes, noting that using the tool to infringe on intellectual property rights violates the service's safety policy.
Industry Reaction and the Nintendo Precedent
The update comes amid growing concern across the gaming industry over AI-generated clones. Some indie studios were even forced to hide their public demo versions out of fear that their mechanics would be stolen using generative tools.
In addition, attempts to copy major releases from leading publishers have gained widespread attention — specifically, the recent emergence of a browser-based AI clone of Mario Kart 8, which was promptly blocked at Nintendo's request. Although other generative models still allow such manipulations, Anthropic's move has set an important precedent in the fight against copyright infringement in game development.
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