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Can Laws Stop Deepfakes? South Korea Aims to Find Out
Medium
Summary
This article reports on South Korea's proactive approach to combating deepfakes ahead of upcoming local elections. The country is implementing new laws, including Article 82-8 of the Public Official Election Act and the AI Basic Act, to restrict the use of AI-generated synthetic media, particularly in political campaigns. The move is seen as a test case for regulatory frameworks and highlights the challenges of addressing rapidly evolving deepfake technology, particularly concerning its distribution through encrypted channels.
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