F1 Legend Michael Schumacher's Family Wins Lawsuit Over Faked Ai Interview


German magazine Die Aktuelle used generative AI to -interview- Michael SchumacherGerman magazine Die Aktuelle used generative AI to -interview- Michael Schumacher.
Decrypt 5:53 pm on May 23, 2024


In May 2024, Schumacher family won lawsuit against Die Aktuelle magazine over an AI-generated interview article using Character AI; the court awarded $210,000 and a public apology. Generative AI misuse remains controversial, prompting FCC proposals for transparency in political ads.

  • Lawsuit Won: Schumacher family triumphed against Die Aktuelle's use of Character AI.
  • Awarded Compensation: $210,000 for damages and an apology issued by the magazine publisher.
  • Public Impact: Controversy over generative AI sparks FCC's transparency rule proposals in political ads.
  • Fake Interview Repercussions: Die Aktuelle faced backlash for faking interviews, leading to a legal response from Schumacher's family.
  • Celebrity Privacy: The Schumacher family had consistently protected Michael's privacy post-injury using this incident as precedent.

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