South Korea deepfake sex video reviews in 8 months exceed all of last year

South Korean authorities report that the number of deepfake sex crime videos under review in the first eight months of 2026 has already surpassed the total for all of 2025, indicating a sharp acceleration in such crimes. The surge reflects the growing misuse of AI-generated content and is prompting a law-enforcement response, though the full scale and prosecution outcomes remain unclear.