South Korean police have initiated an investigation into Telegram’s potential complicity in the distribution of sexually explicit deepfake content. This move follows public outrage over deepfake pornography involving South Korean women, frequently shared in Telegram chatrooms. The probe aims to determine if the encrypted messaging app is abetting these crimes, as deepfake-related offenses surge in the country. The South Korean government also plans to introduce tougher laws to criminalize the viewing and purchase of such content.
