The National Police Agency in Seoul has initiated an investigation into Telegram as it has been used as a platform for disseminating harmful media content through Deepfake. It is noted that Telegram has previously been unresponsive to requests for user account information in prior investigations.
This current investigation comes on the heels of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, being detained in France for similar reasons, namely, allowing the circulation of illegal content on the platform. South Korea has stated its intention to collaborate with various parties, including investigative agencies from France.
Sex crimes involving Deepfake technology have become a serious issue in South Korea. In just the past week, there have been over 88 reported cases, with over 60% of the victims being minors between 2021 and 2023.
Source: Channel News Asia
TLDR: South Korean authorities are investigating Telegram due to its role in spreading harmful content using Deepfake technology. The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France for similar reasons. The rise in sex crimes involving Deepfake is a growing concern in South Korea.
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