Family takes legal action against magazine that published 'Michael Schumacher interview' made up by AI


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Ryosuke Yagi

In its April 15, 2023 issue, Die Aktuelle , a German women's weekly magazine, published an ``AI-generated interview'' with German former F1 driver Michael Schumacher . Mr. Schumacher has not appeared in public since he suffered a brain injury in a ski accident in 2013, and Mr. Schumacher's family is considering legal action against Die Aktuelle.

Schumacher family planning legal action over AI 'interview' | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/schumacher-family-planning-legal-action-over-ai-interview-2023-04-19/



'World-first' interview with Michael Schumacher written by AI chatbot | Tech News | Metro News
https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/19/world-first-interview-with-michael-schumacher-written-by-ai-chatbot-18637316/

Michael Schumacher's family plans legal action over fake AI interview - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/20/23691415/michael-schumacher-fake-ai-generated-interview-racing-f1-lawsuit

F1: Michael Schumacher family to take legal action over AI interview
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/motor/formula1/2023/04/20/michael-schumacher-family-take-legal-action-artificial-intelligence-interview/11703882002/

Mr. Schumacher is the first German to win the F1 World Championship, and is a legendary F1 driver who has won a total of seven championships during his active career. However, in December 2013, after retiring from active duty, while skiing, I fell and hit my head on a rock.

The accident was so intense that he would have died if he hadn't worn a helmet, and Mr. Schumacher suffered a serious head injury and was temporarily in an artificial coma. In June 2014, it was reported that Mr. Schumacher's consciousness had returned, and in September he moved to his home for further rehabilitation, but since this accident Mr. Schumacher has not appeared in public. yeah.


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Martin Lee

Meanwhile, German weekly magazine Die Aktuelle published an exclusive interview with Mr. Schumacher on the cover of the issue released on April 15 with the headline 'Michael Schumacher, first interview' with a photo of Mr. Schumacher smiling. Posted.

'I was seriously injured and lay in an artificial coma for several months, because otherwise my body would not have survived the procedure,' Schumacher said in an interview. but the hospital team managed to get him back to his family.' However, it is revealed in the article that this interview was generated by an AI chatbot, not the actual Mr. Schumacher.



The subheading on the cover says, ``It sounds like the real thing,'' suggesting that the interview is not real, but readers said that they didn't realize it was a fake by AI unless they read the article. Metro points out.

The fake interview posted by Die Aktuelle has been condemned by other German media and sports journalists. A spokesperson for the Schumacher family confirmed to Reuters that they are considering legal action against Die Aktuelle.

Mr. Schumacher's family, including his wife Corina, has avoided revealing Mr. Schumacher's condition for privacy, and outsiders who have been allowed to meet have also kept silent. In the 2021 Netflix documentary ' Schumacher ,' Collina said, 'Michael is here. It's not like he used to be, but he's here and he gives us strength.' 'We are living together at home and doing therapy. We will do everything we can to make Michael feel better and more comfortable,' he said. 'Private is private.' Michael always said, it's very important to me that he can continue to enjoy his private life as much as possible.Michael always protected us and now we protect him.' was saying


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