Celebrity Family Photos Misused Online Amid Deepfake Concerns
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Broadcaster Lee Ji-hye reported that her daughter's childhood photo was used without permission in an advertisement, following her own experience with deepfake AI advertisements.
- The unauthorized use of celebrity and family photos online is raising concerns.
- Lee Ji-hye received multiple tips about the misuse of her daughter's image.
Broadcaster Lee Ji-hye is sounding the alarm over the unauthorized use of her daughter's photos in online advertisements, a situation that follows her own recent experience with deepfake AI-generated commercials. The incident highlights growing concerns about the misuse of images of celebrities and their families shared online.
Lee Ji-hye took to her channel to reveal that a childhood photo of her elder daughter, Taeri, was used without permission in an advertisement for a product. She stated that she had received numerous reports from followers about this specific instance of image theft.
This unauthorized use of personal images, especially of children, raises serious privacy and ethical questions. The ease with which AI technology can manipulate and repurpose existing photos exacerbates the problem, leaving public figures vulnerable to exploitation and potentially causing distress to their families. The situation underscores the need for stronger regulations and awareness regarding digital image rights.
I am receiving many tips. You are using it without permission like this.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.