Miss Korea Pageant Faces Backlash for Insensitive Deepfake Question
The 2024 Miss Korea Pageant faced backlash after asking contestants a controversial question about deepfake technology, which many found inappropriate given the current concerns about its misuse. Critics argue that the organizers missed an opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion about the impact of AI on beauty standards and human dignity, especially in light of rising deepfake-related crimes in South Korea.
