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Michael Schumacher's Family Awarded €200,000 in AI Interview Case

May 22, 2024, 04:53 PM

The family of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has been awarded more than $200,000 in damages after a German magazine published an AI-generated interview falsely claiming it was an exclusive with Schumacher. The court ordered the magazine to pay €200,000 in compensation, which is approximately £170,239 or $217k. This legal victory highlights the ongoing issues surrounding the use of AI in media and the potential for misinformation.