Despite initial filtering of Copilot's responses about Bernklau, the false accusations returned a few days later. Now, the AI system acknowledges the controversy, falsely labeling Bernklau as a convicted child molester, psychiatric facility escapee, and fraudster. Bernklau has since hired a lawyer and is suing Microsoft for defamation and invasion of privacy, regardless of Copilot’s terms of service disclaiming responsibility.
Key takeaways:
- Martin Bernklau, a German journalist, was falsely accused of various crimes by Bing's Copilot AI, which listed crimes he had reported on as if he was the perpetrator.
- The AI system also revealed Bernklau's personal information, including his phone number and address.
- Despite the false allegations, the Tübingen Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that no criminal offense had been committed as no actual person made the allegations.
- Bernklau is now suing Microsoft, the organization responsible for Copilot, for defamation and invasion of privacy.