AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police
South Korean police are pursuing an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of fabricating evidence that led to actor Kim Soo-hyun's career downfall. The YouTuber allegedly manipulated AI-generated audio and text messages to falsely suggest that Kim had dated actress Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor. The scandal has had severe repercussions for Kim Soo-hyun, who has denied the allegations and is reportedly receiving psychiatric treatment.
- ▪Authorities are seeking an arrest warrant for YouTuber Kim Se-ui for defaming actor Kim Soo-hyun.
- ▪The YouTuber allegedly used AI to create false evidence suggesting Kim dated Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.
- ▪Kim Soo-hyun has denied the allegations and is currently receiving psychiatric treatment.
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AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJake Kwon,Seoul correspondentandKoh Ewe,SingaporeWireImageThe scandal upended the career of Kim Soo-hyun, who was once a household name in South KoreaSouth Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly faked evidence that defamed actor Kim Soo-hyun and fuelled a scandal which ended his career.Authorities say the YouTuber had manipulated screenshots of text messages and shared an audio file made with AI to give the impression that the actor had dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor.The allegations surfaced last year, shortly after Kim Sae-ron killed herself at the age of 24.The scandal shook the country and upended the career of Kim…
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