The South Korean police have launched an investigation into messaging app Telegram for its alleged negligence in deepfake-related sex crimes. The National Office of Investigation reported that Telegram has been uncooperative in sharing materials with authorities, prompting the probe by the Seoul Metropolitan Police. South Korea is now deploying its own tools to extract necessary materials for the investigation.
This comes after the South Korean government urged social media companies, including Telegram, to delete deepfake images from their platforms. President Yoon Suk-yeol has called deepfake a “clear crime” and instructed officials to take strong actions against it.
As deepfake technology continues to pose a threat, it is crucial for authorities to hold platforms like Telegram accountable for their role in facilitating such crimes. It remains to be seen how this investigation will unfold and what measures will be taken to combat deepfake content in South Korea.
