As the global race for AI intensifies by the day, countries around the world appear to be cracking down on this emerging technology and swiftly issuing regulations focused on AI-related risks. In the midst of this global crackdown, and following the intense scrutiny of AI recently witnessed in the UK, South Korea has now entered the fray, with its president citing significant concerns surrounding the risks of AI to the country's democracy. There is.
President Yoon Seok-yeol took to the stage on Monday, March 18, to highlight the major threats facing democracy from fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technologies. In this regard, as previously reported by CoinGape Media, the President is now looking to crack down on these threats even more, in line with the UK's tough stance.
The Third Democracy Summit is an initiative hosted by South Korea and led by US President Joe Biden. This work focuses on strategies to counter democratic decline and protect human rights and freedoms.
Yoon Seok-yeol addresses concerns about AI at democracy summit
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Democracy Summit in Seoul, Yun reportedly stressed that it is critical for countries to share experiences and insights that can help leverage artificial intelligence and technology to strengthen democracy. According to the president's statement, “fake news and disinformation based on artificial intelligence and digital technologies not only violate individual freedoms and human rights, but also threaten democratic institutions.”
The statement immediately sparked a topic of speculation across South Korea, as it suggested a tougher stance on AI from South Korean regulators in the future. Meanwhile, the decision is also in line with a number of recent strengthened AI regulatory positions taken by other countries, all aimed at addressing the new risks faced by this newly emerging technology.
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AI threats raise global concern
With the rapid rise and adoption of AI, the threats posed by this technology have also received attention in recent days. Recognizing these threats, countries around the world are racing to regulate artificial intelligence, aiming to foster a safe and sustainable environment for users around the world.
In line with this competition, the EU and UK have recently introduced additional measures to address AI risks. The UK Labor Party has further demonstrated its commitment to pressing ahead with the fight against AI deepfakes and introducing seamless and efficient regulations to oversee the use of this technology. Meanwhile, the EU has introduced a comprehensive AI law that balances innovation and ethical considerations.
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