Telegram pledges to adopt a zero-tolerance policy [Video]

Telegram, the globally recognized messaging platform, has pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance policy. This decision was announced by South Korea’s media regulator, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC), on September 30, 2024. The commitment comes in response to the growing concerns over deepfake content involving manipulated images of Korean women that have surfaced on Telegram in recent months.

Deepfake technology, which uses artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic but fake videos or images, has been increasingly misused to create explicit content, often targeting women. This has become a significant social issue in South Korea, prompting the KCSC to raise concerns with Telegram.

In a press conference held in Seoul, KCSC Chairman Ryu Hee-lim stated, Telegram said they understood the situation in Korea where deepfake porn content has become a significant social issue. He further added that Telegram has vowed to take stern measures to combat the problem.

The zero-tolerance policy is not limited to deepfake pornography. Telegram has also committed to …