Sunfull movement marks 19th year with push against AI deepfakes
Anti-cyberbullying campaigners, lawmakers and foreign diplomats gathered in central Seoul on Wednesday to declare a nationwide campaign against artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes and malicious online comments, as Korea's Sunfull movement marked its 19th anniversary. "Malicious online comments have killed so many people," Min Byoung-chul, Sunfull Foundation's chairman, said during the ceremony…
Sunfull, a Korean anti-cyberbullying movement, celebrated its 19th anniversary on Wednesday by launching a nationwide campaign against artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes and harmful online comments in Seoul. The ceremony, held at The Grand Lotte Seoul, was attended by campaigners, lawmakers, and foreign diplomats. Min Byoung-chul, the chairman of the Sunfull Foundation, emphasized the devastating impact of malicious online comments, stating that they have claimed numerous lives.
He urged people to practice kindness through kind messages to prevent such tragedies. Established in 2007 in memory of victims of cyberbullying, the Sunfull movement derives its name from the Korean term for a kind reply, symbolizing a digital world filled with sunshine. The foundation's romanization of its name as "sunfull" reflects its mission to create a positive online environment.
Organizers noted that the nature of online threats has evolved, with AI-generated deepfakes, hate speech, and group bullying posing a significant threat to personal dignity, now considered a national danger. By declaring a nationwide campaign, the Sunfull movement aims to set a global standard for digital rights in the AI era.
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