Model Moon Gabi expressed her anger over an AI-generated video that faked her son’s face that went viral.
President Moon said on Wednesday that he shared several photos of his daily life on social media on Oct. 30, adding, “It was an ordinary moment between a mother and her child, but I have never released my son’s face in any photos or videos.”
“Nevertheless, I discovered an account that used my photo without my permission and illegally created and posted an AI-generated video that appeared to show my son’s face and make an official comment.The video and caption are completely false and were created using my original photo without my permission.”
“I ask that you refrain from illegal acts that distort the daily lives of mothers and children through fabricated photos and videos,” President Moon said, calling for an immediate end to such acts.
Late last month, President Moon shared several photos of himself and his son facing away from the camera. Shortly thereafter, an AI-edited video purporting to reveal her child’s appearance began circulating online, sparking public criticism.
President Moon announced the birth of his son in November last year. It was later confirmed that the child’s father was actor Jung Woo Sung. At the time, Jung’s agency said, “The child Moon Gabi revealed is indeed Jung’s biological child.Currently, the two are discussing co-parenting, and Jung intends to fulfill his responsibility as a father.”
This article from Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
