South Korean man used AI to create sexual images of children

April 1, 2023

A South Korean man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in April 2023 for creating 360 sexually explicit images of children using AI technology. This case marks the first of its kind in the South Korean court system, highlighting the need for responsible AI governance and harm prevention measures.

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Alleged deployer: unnamed-south-korean-man
Alleged developer: unknown
Alleged harmed parties: general-public

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