South Korean President Warns of AI-Generated Fake News

On March 18, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that fake and misleading information based on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology is threatening the democratic election process in many countries.

Speaking at an international conference in Seoul, President Yoon Suk Yeol called on countries to share experiences in using AI and other technologies to prevent the spread of fake and false information.

South Korea is a leading country in stepping up efforts to combat fake news from online platforms. On February 1, the South Korean government announced its National Cybersecurity Strategy, which focuses on strengthening cybersecurity activities and building cooperation mechanisms with the international community.

President Yoon Suk Yeol has pointed out the threats posed by hackers using sophisticated technologies to attack the East Asian nation, stealing secrets and advanced technology.

He emphasized that based on this strategy, the Korean Government will respond to cyber security threats and strengthen its capacity to protect the country's safety. In addition, Korea will also strengthen cyber security cooperation, contributing to bringing peace and prosperity to the international community.

The use of AI to produce more realistic-looking content makes it even more difficult to control and prevent fake news.

According to NewsGuard, a New York-based organization that tracks misinformation, AI is taking the production and spread of fake news to a new level, creating false content about elections, wars, and natural disasters at a rapid pace that is difficult to distinguish from real information. Since May, websites containing AI-generated false articles have increased more than 1,000%, from 49 pages to more than 600.