Number of deepfake sex videos up for review exceeds last year's figure in 8 months
The number of deepfake sex crime videos pending review by a Korean media regulator has surpassed 17,000 as of August this year, already surpassing last year's total, data showed Saturday. The state-run Korea Communications Standards Commission has received 17,378 cases of sex crime videos using deepfake technology for review from January to August, according to data submitted to Rep. Lee Yeon-hee…
As of August, the number of deepfake sex crime videos awaiting review by Korea's communications regulator has surpassed 17,000, marking a significant rise from the previous year. The Korea Communications Standards Commission has received 17,378 cases since January, a 9.9% increase compared to last year's 15,808. This surge follows a steady climb in deepfake content from 2021 to 2024, peaking at 23,109 in 2024 before dropping slightly to 15,808 this year.
Rep. Lee Yeon-hee, a member of the ruling Democratic Party, stressed the urgent need to scrutinize the current situation and improve response measures to curb the spread of such harmful content and safeguard victims.
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