Author: Barkha Roy
The family of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher is contemplating legal action against a German magazine that published a fake interview with him. The interview was conducted using an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot and was published on the cover of Die Aktuelle magazine. The family has confirmed its intention to take legal action against the publication for this misconduct.
Schumacher has not made any media appearances since his skiing accident in December 2013, making these appearances highly sought after. According to the magazine, the interviewee was Schumacher himself, making the content exclusive. The article, however, was later discovered to be completely fabricated.
Die Aktuelle has a history of publishing inaccurate information about Michael Schumacher. In 2014, the magazine ran a cover story with a photo of Schumacher and his wife Corinna under the headline “Awake”, despite the fact that the article was about other people who had come out of comas, not Schumacher. The following year, the publication claimed that Corinna had found a “new love”, when in fact the story was about the couple’s daughter, Gina. This has already resulted in a lawsuit involving the two parties in which the publication won the case.
Schumacher’s family has not shared any information about his condition since the accident. The only source of information for sports fans about Schumacher’s well-being is the Netflix documentary “Schumacher”, which features interviews with Corinna and Schumacher’s son Mick, who raced for the Haas team in 2021 and 2022.
In conclusion, the Schumacher family’s decision to take legal action against the magazine for publishing a fabricated interview with Michael Schumacher shows their commitment to protecting his legacy and privacy. The family’s history in Formula 1 has made them one of the most famous families in the sport, with Mick Schumacher currently following in his father’s footsteps. The Schumacher family’s decision to keep quiet about Michael’s condition has only added to the intrigue surrounding his life, and fans are anxiously awaiting any news about his well-being.