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Security in numbers: 388 deepfakes appeared in South Korean elections

Security in numbers: 388 deepfakes appeared in South Korean elections

By Dain Oh, The Readable Apr. 18, 2024 6:25PM GMT+9 In December of last year, South Korea amended the Public Official Election Act to safeguard the nation from potential harm that artificial intelligence might pose to upcoming elections. The newly instituted Article 82-8 of the law states, “No

Celebrity deepfakes: High-stake investment scams target South Korea

Celebrity deepfakes: High-stake investment scams target South Korea

By Minkyung Shin, The Readable Apr. 16, 2024 8:05PM GMT+9 Scammers are using deepfake videos—artificial intelligence-altered clips that make people appear to say or do things they did not—to impersonate South Korean celebrities, misleading individuals into fraudulent investment schemes. The Korea Communications Standards Commission announced on

[Weekend Briefing] Will AI power manipulation?

[Weekend Briefing] Will AI power manipulation?

By Dain Oh, The Readable Apr. 12, 2024 8:00PM GMT+9 “Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you

Police identify individual responsible for fabricated video of South Korean president

Police identify individual responsible for fabricated video of South Korean president

By Kuksung Nam, The Readable Apr. 9, 2024 8:20PM GMT+9 On Monday, the South Korean police disclosed that they have identified the individual allegedly responsible for creating a misleading video featuring South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. This announcement comes over a month after the police initiated their investigation

Rise in fake news as South Korean elections draw near

Rise in fake news as South Korean elections draw near

By Minkyung Shin, The Readable Apr. 9, 2024 8:08PM GMT+9 Updated Apr. 11, 2024 6:38PM GMT+9 As election day draws near in South Korea, there has been a noticeable increase in the spread of fake news related to the elections. The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)

AI-driven Chinese influence campaigns target elections across Korea, US, India, experts warn

AI-driven Chinese influence campaigns target elections across Korea, US, India, experts warn

By Kuksung Nam, The Readable Apr. 8, 2024 10:10PM GMT+9 China is poised to influence South Korea’s upcoming general election by leveraging artificial intelligence technology, according to a report from a United States-based technology company on April 4. This development has sounded alarms for both voters and

[Weekend Briefing] Cyber build-up worldwide

[Weekend Briefing] Cyber build-up worldwide

By Dain Oh, The Readable Apr. 5, 2024 8:26PM GMT+9 “Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you

South Korean navy discusses maritime security amidst new emerging threats

South Korean navy discusses maritime security amidst new emerging threats

By Dain Oh, The Readable Apr. 3, 2024 9:20PM GMT+9 The South Korean Navy convened its annual forum on Wednesday, bringing together top experts in maritime security from across the nation. Highlighting the concept of asymmetric power, which encompasses capabilities in both aircraft and cyberspace, specialists in the

Google restricts political ads and AI answers on South Korean elections

Google restricts political ads and AI answers on South Korean elections

By Dain Oh, The Readable Apr. 1, 2024 9:00PM GMT+9 Google has temporarily ceased the provision of political advertisements in South Korea in anticipation of the national assembly elections next week. Moreover, South Korean users will be unable to receive answers to election-related questions from the company’s

Transparency: Ireland’s strategy to safeguard elections in the AI era

Transparency: Ireland’s strategy to safeguard elections in the AI era

By Kuksung Nam, The Readable Mar. 20, 2024 9:50PM GMT+9 Even before 2024 began, world leaders and industry professionals voiced concerns over the potential threat posed by artificial intelligence technologies to democracy, as 50 countries were scheduled to hold elections throughout the year. Ireland, home to the European