Category: Social
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Ghibli-style Made by AI: Creation or Infringement?
There is a piece of content that is heating up social media these days. It is none other than โphotos of our family drawn as if they appear in a Ghibli movie.โ If you input a couple photo, a picture of a pet, or a childโs face into an AI image generator, it quickly produces…
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The Public Opinion Created by Robots, The Comment You Saw Is Not From a Human.
The misuse of comment bots to manipulate public opinion is emerging as a social issue. Comment bots are technologies that use artificial intelligence and automated programs to generate large numbers of comments or spread specific opinions. However, concerns are growing that if these comment bots are used maliciously, they could distort public opinion or create…
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Japan Moves to Expand Nuclear Energy Again.
The Japanese government is facing controversy as it revises its energy policy to increase reliance on nuclear power. Recently, Japan announced a new energy plan to raise the share of nuclear power to 20% of total electricity generation by 2040. This move is interpreted as a measure to accommodate the rising power demand from data…
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Mega Seoul? Politicians Who Ignore South Koreaโs Future
In 2024, the Bank of Korea proposed easing the concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area and stabilizing housing prices as key measures to address the low birth rate crisis. Research indicates that South Koreaโs current fertility rate stands at a critical 0.78, with the primary causes identified as intense competition and housing insecurity in the…
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Lone Wolf Terrorism and the Potential Impact of AI
Lone wolf terrorism refers to acts of terrorism planned and executed by individuals without direct support or orders from organized terrorist groups. Recently, concerns have been raised that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could facilitate the spread of lone wolf terrorism. In January 2025, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, Matthew Riebelsberger, used AI…
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Crimes Using Offline Mail and QR Codes on the Rise
Phishing scams using postal mail have been increasing in Germany and Austria. These crimes exploit traditional postal mail while integrating digital technology to steal recipients’ personal information. In Germany, fake mail impersonating banks or public institutions has been discovered, often containing QR codes. When recipients scan these codes without suspicion, they are directed to a…
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Children of the Digital Native Generation: Without Security, There Is No Protection
‘Digital Native’ Generation A generation that has been exposed to digital technology from an early age and naturally utilizes it as they grow. Today’s children and teenagers belong to the ‘Digital Native’ generation, having been exposed to digital environments since birth. With the normalization of smartphones, tablets, and computers, they accumulate diverse digital experiences such…
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What If All Data Becomes AIโs Textbook?
We consume countless pieces of content every dayโnews articles, blog posts, bestselling novels, YouTube videos, and even the photos we upload to social media. But what if all this content is used as training data for AI without the creatorโs permission? Recently, news broke that Meta trained its AI using 81.7TB of data. Considering that…
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Your Password Has Expired
“Your password has expired. If you do not update it immediately, your account will be restricted.” Have you ever received an email like this? At first glance, it appears to be from a corporate security team, but in reality, it is a classic phishing scam. The moment you open the email and click the link,…
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Copyright Recognition Status of AI-Generated Content by Country
Different countries have adopted varying approaches to addressing the copyright issues surrounding AI-generated content. Since existing copyright laws are based on human creators, the question of ownership for AI-created content remains a legal and ethical debate. Letโs examine how major countries are responding. United States: Upholding the Principle of Human Creativity The U.S. Copyright Office…