BLACKPINK, NU'EST, and TWICE were also beaten..."Deep Fake Damage"
Sep 03, 2024
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YG Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as YG) announced its strong legal intention to respond to illegal deepfake videos that abused artificial intelligence (AI) on the 2nd.
"We are very aware of the situation in which inappropriate deepfake (AI-based composite video) productions are being produced and distributed in relation to our artists"We continue to monitor such illegal activities, which are being widespread and malicious, and we are working to delete/block illegal videos, and we are taking all possible legal measures, including criminal proceedings."
"We will continue to respond strongly and strictly to all illegal acts that seriously harm the character and honor of the artist."
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On August 5, Kwon Eun-bi's agency Woollim Entertainment, which goes by 「Water Bomb Goddess」, filed the first complaint against those who distributed fictional pornographic photos by synthesizing Kwon's portrait, and the police are investigating" issued a statement.
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JYP Entertainment is also taking very seriously the spread of deepfake videos targeting artists"We have collected all data related to explicit illegal activities and are conducting a strong legal response without leniency with a professional law firm."
Koreans are suffering from deepfake pornography online around the world, especially Korean female singers. According to a report released by a U.S. cybersecurity company 'Security Hero'2023 Deepfake Status', an analysis of about 100,000 contents on more than 100 websites showed that 8 out of 10 people most exposed to 'Deepfake Sexual Exploitation' were Korean singers.
In the deepfake scandal that has hit the music industry, agencies are pulling out knives.
Police have been conducting a major crackdown on deepfake sex crimes since late August, and a total of 118 reports were received for five days from August 26 to 30, and seven people were arrested by identifying 33 suspects.
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