Legal Victory for Schumacher Family
The family of Michael Schumacher has successfully won a legal battle against a magazine that published an AI-generated interview with the Formula 1 star.
Details of the Case
- German magazine Die Aktuelle featured the AI-generated interview on its cover in April 2023.
- The magazine claimed it was the “first interview” with Schumacher, touting the authenticity of the AI-generated quotes.
- The family’s spokesperson, Sabine Kehm, confirmed the success of the legal action without providing further details.
- Reportedly, the family was awarded €200,000 in compensation.
Apology and Consequences
Last year, German publisher Funke magazines issued an apology to Schumacher’s family for the article and dismissed the chief editor of Die Aktuelle.
Schumacher’s Health and Career
In December 2013, Schumacher suffered a severe head injury while skiing in the French Alps, leading to his withdrawal from public life.
Since September 2014, the seven-time F1 champion has been receiving private care at his family home in Switzerland.
Schumacher retired from Formula 1 in 2012 after a successful career that included 91 race wins and seven world titles.
His championship victories were with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004 and with Benetton in 1994 and 1995.
