South Korean Police Investigate Telegram for Deepfake Crimes

South Korean police have initiated an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram concerning its potential role in facilitating the distribution of sexually explicit deepfake content. This probe follows reports that such deepfake images and videos of South Korean women have been prevalent in Telegram chatrooms. Authorities have requested cooperation from Telegram and other social media platforms to combat these deepfake crimes. While Telegram has not provided immediate comments, the company previously stated that it actively moderates harmful content using a combination of monitoring and AI tools. The investigation was prompted by accusations from France as well, complicating the situation for Telegram. The National Police Agency's cyber investigation bureau is overseeing the inquiry, although specific details remain unconfirmed.