Michael Schumacher's family to pursue legal action following fake AI-generated interview

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Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has not been seen publicly since 2013, when he suffered a severe brain injury during a skiing accident in Switzerland.

However, a German media outlet Die Aktuelle recently ran a front-page story claiming it had landed the first interview with the F1 legend.

 "No meagre, nebulous half-sentences from friends. But answers from him! By Michael Schumacher, 54!" the magazine wrote. After the "interview" with Schumacher was published in the magazine, though, it was revealed that the article had been generated via artificial intelligence.

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Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP attends the drivers' press conference during previews to the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 14, 2011, in Shanghai, China.  ((Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images))

An AI program called charatcter.ai produced the article about Schumacher, and the piece included "quotes" about the legendary driver's health status.

"I can with the help of my team actually stand by myself and even slowly walk a few steps," one of the fake quotes read. 

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A spokesperson for the Schumacher family told ESPN that legal steps will be taken.

"My wife and my children were a blessing to me and without them I would not have managed it. Naturally they are also very sad, how it has all happened. They support me and are standing firmly at my side," another false quote stated in the article.

Corinna and Michael Schumacher attend the GQ