The Deepfake Porn Scandal Rocking South Korea
Last Saturday, a university student in South Korea received a chilling Telegram message from an anonymous sender. The message contained her personal photos and information, followed by sexually explicit deepfake images of her. This incident marked the beginning of a deepfake porn scandal that has shocked and outraged the country.
Investigative journalist Ko Narin uncovered the existence of deepfake porn rings on the messaging app Telegram, where users were sharing photos of women and using AI technology to create fake pornographic images. The scandal has since grown to involve hundreds of schools and universities, with many victims believed to be under the age of consent.
The government and police have vowed to take action against those involved in the distribution of deepfake pornographic images. However, women’s rights activists criticize the authorities for not acting sooner to prevent such crimes. The scandal has reignited calls for stricter regulations on apps like Telegram and increased education on the dangers of digital sex crimes.
As the country grapples with the aftermath of the scandal, victims and activists are calling for justice and protection for those affected. The deepfake porn scandal has exposed the dark side of technology and the urgent need for stronger measures to combat online sexual abuse.
