Gov't launches interagency consultative body to combat AI-powered crimes

The government launched an interagency consultative body on Friday to strengthen its response to crimes involving AI, including deepfake sexual exploitation and AI-enabled financial fraud.

The Korea Media and Communications Commission said it held the inaugural meeting of the consultative body with officials from the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, financial authorities, the National Police Agency and other relevant government bodies.

During the meeting, participants discussed an integrated response framework to tackle AI-enabled crimes, including deepfake-based sexual exploitation, voice phishing and other financial scams, as well as false or deceptive advertising generated using AI.

The commission said AI-related crimes increasingly span multiple sectors, including online platforms, telecommunications, finance and law enforcement, underscoring the need for closer coordination among government agencies.

Yonhap