Description: ESPN's AI-generated recap of Alex Morgan’s final professional soccer match failed to mention her significant retirement moment, instead providing a standard rundown that missed the emotional context.
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View all entitiesAlleged: ESPN and ESPN Generative AI Services developed and deployed an AI system, which harmed Alex Morgan , Alex Morgan fans and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
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Update: ESPN updated its recap of the match to include a mention of Alex Morgan at 8:59 a.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 9.
Original: U.S. soccer legend Alex Morgan played her final professional match on Sunday, a 4-1 loss by her San Diego Wave to …
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