Thuringia’s State Premier Mario Voigt is facing scrutiny over potentially artificial intelligence-generated content published under his name. Concerns arose regarding guest contributions that exhibited characteristics of AI writing. Specifically, questions have been raised about the authenticity of quotes attributed to Voigt in these pieces. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) has retracted one of Voigt’s contributions following the investigation. This incident has sparked a debate about the responsible use of AI and the integrity of published material by public figures. The controversy poses a potential political problem for Voigt as it damages trust and raises questions about his oversight of published content. Further investigation may be needed to determine the extent of AI involvement in other contributions.