South Korea's parliament has taken a major step to combat digital sex crimes, approving a bill that imposes up to 3 years in prison or ₩30M ($22.5K) fines for possessing or viewing deepfake sexual content. The move comes after viral Telegram groups exploited AI to create fake nude images of students and teachers. 🚨
\"Unknowing\" Viewers Get Protection
Lawmakers added a safeguard: Those who accidentally encounter such material won’t face penalties. But intentional consumers? 💸 \"This targets predators, not curious scrollers,\" says a committee member.
Kids Get Stronger Shields
The bill also amps up punishments for blackmailing minors with explicit content—now minimum 3 years for coercion, 5+ years for blackmail. Authorities must also help victims delete illegal content and rebuild their lives. 👧🏽👦🏼
Telegram Boss Under Fire
The timing aligns with France's investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov over alleged organized crime ties. While not directly linked, it highlights global concerns about platform accountability. 🌍
