'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly

Shigeru Miyamoto, one of the key figures behind monumental Nintendo franchises like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario , recently received recognition from the government of Japan typically reserved for artists, athletes, and Nobel Prize winners. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology declared Miyamoto a recipient of the 2026 Order of Culture award — and the resulting press conference for the accolade is a remarkable reflection of a gaming legend. After receiving the medal, Miyamoto opened the floor for questions from the press.