"The laws, which will force companies to label AI-generated content, have been criticised by local tech startups, which say they go too far, and civil society groups, which say they don't go far enough. The AI basic act, which took effect on Thursday last week, comes amid growing global unease over artificially created media and automated decision-making, as governments struggle to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies."
"The act will force companies providing AI services to: Add invisible digital watermarks for clearly artificial outputs such as cartoons or artwork. For realistic deepfakes, visible labels are required. High-impact AI, including systems used for medical diagnosis, hiring and loan approvals, will require operators to conduct risk assessments and document how decisions are made. If a human makes the final decision the system may fall outside the category."
"Extremely powerful AI models will require safety reports, but the threshold is set so high that government officials acknowledge no models worldwide currently meet it. Companies that violate the rules face fines of up to 30m won (15,000), but the government has promised a grace period of at least a year before penalties are imposed. The legislation is being billed as the world's first to be fully enforced by a country."
South Korea has enacted a comprehensive AI framework requiring companies to label AI-generated content and to apply disclosure methods based on realism. Invisible digital watermarks must mark clearly artificial outputs such as cartoons or artwork, while realistic deepfakes require visible labels. High-impact AI used for medical diagnosis, hiring, and loan approvals must undergo operator risk assessments and document decision processes. Extremely powerful models must produce safety reports, although the threshold for that category currently excludes existing models worldwide. Companies face fines up to 30m won, with at least a one-year grace period before enforcement. The framework emphasizes industry promotion and aims to elevate South Korea as a leading AI power.
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