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Disrespectful Fake Michael Schumacher Interview Sparks Fury In F1 Fans

Fans are furious over an AI-generated "fake" Michael Schumacher Interview

Lydia Mee

Disrespectful Fake Michael Schumacher Interview Sparks Fury In F1 Fans
Disrespectful Fake Michael Schumacher Interview Sparks Fury In F1 Fans /

German magazine Die Aktuelle is facing a huge amount of backlash for its distasteful front page article of a "fake" interview with F1 icon Michael Schumacher. 

The publication titled the deceiving interview "Michael Schumacher, The First Interview, World Sensation", making it out as if the driver has given his first interview since his horrendous accident. Following the bold headline is the line, "It sounds deceptively real". In the very tiny small print at the end of the article, Die Aktuelle confesses that all of the answers have been generated by AI.

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The F1 legend has not been seen publicly since his awful skiing accident in December 2013 which left him suffering from severe brain injuries. The Schumacher family have remained very private since with updates on Michael's condition few and far between. 

One of the main parts of the 'interview' which has created outrage amongst the F1 world is the when they make it out that Schumacher has answered questions on his horrific skiing accident and his health since then.

As fans are starting to react to the disrespectful move from the publication, German media expert Boris Rosenkranz, commented on the article in Ubermedien. He explained:

"This story here is a particularly remarkable cheek, even for 'Die Aktuelle'.

"You can't hide the calculation to give the readership the feeling that Michael Schumacher might be talking about his physical condition."

One fan took to Twitter, writing:

"WTF: a fake AI-generated interview with Michael Schumacher has been published by a German tabloid."

Another Twitter user commented:

"The interview of shame at Die Aktuelle. Publishing an "exclusive interview" with Michael Schumacher generated by an artificial intelligence... What a lack of decency."

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Lydia Mee
LYDIA MEE

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry. 

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