A Study on the Regulation and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Disinformation

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the legal and policy challenges posed by disinformation created using generative AI technologies.
• Analyzed types and technical characteristics of AI-generated disinformation.
• Compared regulatory frameworks of the EU AI Act and Korean AI Basic Act.
• Identified structural limits of existing regulations in responding to rapid technological changes.
• Both the EU AI Act and Korean AI Basic Act emphasize risk-based regulation and transparency obligations.
• Existing regulatory frameworks lack the capacity to respond in real-time to the fast-paced evolution of AI technology.
• A multilayered defense system integrating technology, law, and society is essential for effective disinformation regulation.

Abstract