South Korea fights AI deepfake porn

South Korea's South Korea — National Center for Digital Sexual Crime Response, led by Kim Mi-soon, is combating a surge in AI-generated deepfake pornography. The center, staffed by 23 women, removed 318,000 videos and photos in the past year on behalf of 10,600 victims, 75% of whom were women and girls. Deepfake pornography is illegal in South Korea, with penalties increased in 2024. The center uses AI tools to detect exploitative material. Campaigners, including Kim Yeo-jin of the Korea Cyber Sexual Violence Response Center, argue that the root cause is patriarchal culture and call for gender equality education. Clare Glynn of Durham University praised South Korea's approach as a global example.