The rise of artificial intelligence and its tools has brought about many changes in how we create and share content, including a major concern that is deepfake videos and AI edits. It allows fans to generate videos featuring their favourite K-pop idols, but this can lead to problematic situations. While it’s fun to see idols in creative ways, things can quickly go wrong when these tools are misused. And that’s exactly what’s happening currently! Read on to know more.
AI Edits Of BTS’ Jungkook, TXT Yeonjun Sparks Concern
Recently, some fans have taken it too far by creating videos that show K-pop idols in inappropriate scenarios. For example, there was a video where a mirror selfie of TXT’s Yeonjun was edited to show him kissing a random internet user. Similarly, a BTS fan used a picture of Jungkook to create a video that many found uncomfortable. There was also a video of Stray Kids’ Bangchan appearing to hug and kiss a girl on the cheek.
This AI thing it’s getting even more disturbing and it’s taking over even in kpop spaces
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These types of edits are totally alarming because they cross boundaries and can lead to misunderstandings about the idols’ relationships with their fans. Many fans have spoken out against these edits and have opened up about the importance of respecting the idols’ images and personal lives. One user wrote, “It is s*xual harassment to use AI on idols and create videos. It is sexual harassment to use AI to create scenarios with idols or any other person. To prevent this, we need people to shame individuals who do so incessantly until they stop or until there is legislation to stop it.” These videos should not come at the expense of consent and respect.