S.Korea’s Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as some officials attending a global summit accused Russia and China of conducting malicious propaganda campaigns.

Speaking at the opening of the Summit for Democracy being held in Seoul, Yoon said countries had a duty to share experiences and wisdom so artificial intelligence and technology could be employed to promote democracy.