Well, since this was a story about whether using Artificial Intelligence to create some fake sports highlights is legal, I decided to ask the one entity that should know: A.I. itself. Here's what Chat GPT had to say when I entered that question. 

Using AI to generate generic highlights from the Super Bowl and broadcasting them on a TV station that is not showing the game during their newscast could potentially raise copyright concerns.

Broadcasting highlights of a copyrighted event like the Super Bowl without permission from the copyright holder, typically the NFL or the network broadcasting the game, could constitute copyright infringement. Even if the highlights are generated by AI and are considered generic, they still likely contain elements that are protected by copyright, such as specific plays, commentary, or graphics.
 
However, the legality of such a use would ultimately depend on the specific circumstances and how the highlights are generated and used. It's possible that if the highlights are sufficiently transformed or used in a way that qualifies as fair use under copyright law, then it might not be considered a violation. Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner under certain circumstances, such as for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, or educational use.

Ultimately, it would be advisable for the TV station to consult with a legal expert familiar with copyright law to assess the potential risks and determine the best course of action."