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Michael Schumacher's Family Awarded €200,000 Over Fake AI Interview by Die Aktuelle

May 23, 2024, 12:46 PM

The family of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has been awarded significant compensation after a German magazine, Die Aktuelle, published an AI-generated interview falsely presented as an exclusive with Schumacher. The court awarded the Schumacher family €200,000 (approximately £170,239 or $217,000) in damages. The interview, which appeared in April 2023, was revealed to be entirely fictional, generated using artificial intelligence. The legal victory underscores the ongoing ethical concerns and legal ramifications surrounding the use of AI in media.