What's happened
The UK government is set to classify non-consensual intimate images (NCIIs) as illegal under the Online Safety Act, following a significant rise in revenge porn cases. Meanwhile, South Korea is intensifying its crackdown on deepfake pornography, revising laws to impose harsher penalties on offenders.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Aine Fox in The Independent, the UK government is responding to a surge in revenge porn cases by classifying NCIIs as illegal under the Online Safety Act. This change aims to empower victims and ensure swift removal of harmful content. Meanwhile, in South Korea, the government is intensifying its crackdown on deepfake pornography, with President Yoon Suk Yeol ordering a special task force to address digital sexual crimes. The Independent reports that police have detained over 500 suspects this year alone, reflecting the urgency of the issue. The contrasting approaches highlight the global nature of the problem and the need for comprehensive solutions.
How we got here
The rise of non-consensual intimate images and deepfake pornography has prompted legislative responses in both the UK and South Korea. Reports indicate a dramatic increase in revenge porn cases, with the UK seeing nearly 19,000 incidents last year. In South Korea, the government is revising laws to enhance penalties for deepfake-related crimes.
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