President Lee: "Conflicts Driven by Fake Information and False Incitement Carry an Excessive Social Cost"

[Financial News] President Lee Jae Myung said on the 16th that "the social conflict caused by fake information and false incitement, and the social cost that follows, is far too great," and called for a thorough response to the distribution of illegal and fabricated information.
He made the remarks while presiding over a ministry briefing at the Yeongbingwan State Guest House, where the Ministry of Science and ICT, KASA, KMCC, and PIPC reported on their work. He was speaking about the role of the KMCC.
Lee said, "Promoting broadcasting and communications is important, but preventing them from being misused is an even more important role." He added, "As a regulatory body, it must do a very good job of addressing cases where false or fake information is exploited for private gain, used as a tool for political attacks, or triggers social division and conflict."
He also pointed out that fake information and false incitement can undermine the very structure of rational decision-making in society.
Lee said, "For example, doesn't that make us lose all sense of rationality?" He added, "Only sides remain, and when camps are formed and tightly united to fight each other, truth and reason are no longer needed."
He continued, "There is only my interest and your interest." He emphasized that "creating a certain set of norms and order seems to be the job of the KMCC."
Lee also urged officials to "respond very thoroughly to the distribution of illegal and fabricated information and work to prevent it," adding that "creating a broadcasting and media environment that all citizens can trust with confidence is an important role."
At the briefing, Lee described AI as a civilizational turning point comparable to the invention of fire and electricity, and called for a preemptive response.
He said, "In the future, we may have to live alongside AI that is similar to human intelligence, or perhaps even surpasses it, in every area of our society." He added, "There will be no area, whether in production or in daily life, where AI is not used."
He went on to say, "Whether we move half a step faster or half a step slower may not seem like a big difference, but there is a decisive gap between leading and following." He stressed that "if we get even a little ahead, we can make choices and enjoy limitless opportunities."
west@fnnews.com Sung Seok-woo Reporter