South Korea Launches Investigation into Telegram Over Alleged Negligence Regarding Deepfake Crimes

South Korean law enforcement has initiated an investigation into Telegram and other instant messaging platforms over allegations of insufficient responses to cases involving deepfakes being used for criminal activities. Recently, the country has seen an increase in incidents of fake videos being utilized for blackmail, harassment, and other offenses, causing public concern.

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South Korea Urges Telegram to Tackle Deepfake Sex Crimes

The South Korean government has recently reached out to Telegram's management with an urgent request to take more stringent measures against the use of the platform for the dissemination of deepfakes related to sexual crimes. This move comes in response to growing concerns over abuses linked to deep learning and artificial intelligence technologies, which enable the creation of fake images and videos that undermine individuals' privacy, particularly for women.

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