“We are constantly monitoring…”
YG Entertainment has taken a strong stance against the growing problem of deepfake pornography featuring its artists. In a recent statement, the company expressed deep concern over the growing production and distribution of these AI-generated videos, which it described as harmful and illegal.
The entertainment giant said it has been actively monitoring and combating the spread of such harmful content, working tirelessly to remove and block the online circulation of these inappropriate videos. YG Entertainment is not only focused on immediate action, but is also exploring all possible legal avenues, including criminal charges, to address and deter such activities.
The company emphasized its commitment to protecting the dignity and reputation of its artists, stating that it will respond with severe measures against any actions that threaten the well-being of its artists. YG Entertainment’s message is clear: it will not tolerate any violation of its artists’ rights and will take decisive action to combat this ongoing issue.
Here is the full statement in English:
“Notice regarding anti-deepfake actions involving YG Entertainment artists
Hello, I’m YG Entertainment.
We are seriously concerned about the continued creation and circulation of inappropriate deepfake content (artificial intelligence-based synthetic videos) involving our artists.
We are constantly monitoring these widespread and harmful illegal activities and actively working to remove and block such content. We are also pursuing all possible legal measures, including criminal prosecution, to address these issues.
We are committed to responding firmly and rigorously to any illegal act that significantly damages the dignity and reputation of our artists.
Thank you.”
— YG Show
About YG Artist’s Deepfake Response https://t.co/ardcgoPYPE
— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) September 2, 2024
Previously, four other K-Pop agencies had addressed the worrying trend:
So far 4 K-Pop agencies have promised strong actions against Deepfake Idol porn sites
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