Rising Trend of Deepfake Incidents: Fancams Originally Intended for Fan Attraction Now Used for Inappropriate Deepfake Edits

Despite efforts to address them, a significant portion of removal requests (29%, or 270,000 cases) were left unresolved. While the shortage of response personnel remains a major concern, there is also a pressing need for stricter regulations that compel companies to comply with these requests.

From 2020 to June 2024, the Digital Sexual Crime Victim Support Center received a total of 938,651 requests to remove illegal content, including deepfake and sexually abusive images. Of these requests, 269,917 cases (28.8%) were unable to be removed. This shows a 79.7% increase in unresolved cases over the span of two years, leaving a total of 75,000 cases unaddressed in 2023 alone.

The advancement of technology has contributed to a significant increase in the production of deepfakes, resulting in a rise in related crimes. A prime example is the victimization of K-pop artists through the creation of “fancam”videos by their fans. As a response, agencies like JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment have taken legal measures to combat deepfakes.

Despite the growing severity of these incidents, everyday people have also fallen victim, such as a teacher whose images were edited and shared in internet chat rooms. However, the current measures in place are not enough to address the issue due to a lack of enforcing authority. Professionals and legislators are advocating for stronger rules, including penalties and suspensions for online platforms that fail to take down illegal material.

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