Tools to detect deepfakes and voting fraud showcased ahead of local elections

SEOUL, March 10 (AJP) - A demonstration to detect artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and prevent other election-related fraud was held at the government complex in central Seoul on Tuesday.

It was part of efforts by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to prevent any illegal activities in voting and other violations ahead of local elections slated for early June.

The ministry said it has worked with the National Forensic Service since 2024 and can now detect deepfakes with 92 percent of accuracy, a significant improvement from the previous 76 percent.

The ministry pledged to work closely with relevant agencies to protect citizens and crack down on false information and deepfakes.