Michael Schumacher's family plans legal action over artificial intelligence ‘interview’

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Michael Schumacher watches the qualifying times with Ferrari team principal Jean Todt (right) after finishing his qualifying at Suzuka, Japan, and taking pole position on Saturday 13th October 2001. Pic: Ferrari Photo Service

Michael Schumacher’s family are planning legal action against a German weekly magazine over an “interview” with the seven times Formula One champion that was generated by artificial intelligence.

A spokesperson for the Schumacher family, asked by Reuters for a comment on Wednesday, pointed to published reports of legal action.