discourage legitimate and creative applications. Small creators or ordinary users may face restrictions in using AI tools for content creation or everyday purposes.

What is critical here is the introduction of stricter penalties for the malicious use of AI technologies. It is not enough to simply regulate the misuse of AI; there should be a clear effort to increase the severity of punishments for such crimes.

For instance, stronger penalties should be introduced for crimes such as deepfake-related sexual offenses or fraud, sending a strong warning to potential offenders.

The issue of juvenile offenders is particularly severe. Approaching this by merely lowering the age of criminal responsibility, as has been debated for years, is insufficient.

If children are deemed incapable of responsibility due to their age, perhaps it is the parents, as their guardians, who should be held accountable. After all, the responsibility for educating and managing children lies with the parents. There cannot be a world where victims exist, but no offenders are held accountable.

It is unjust that while victims are left with lifelong scars, perpetrators continue with their daily lives without consequence.

It seems only natural to expect that harsher punishments for crimes would help deter such offenses from occurring in the first place. To prevent the misuse of AI technology, mere regulation is no longer enough.

◇ The Effectiveness and Fairness of AI Regulation

If regulations are too strict or complicated, users may find ways to circumvent them, creating loopholes in the law. For regulations to be truly effective, a balance between technical understanding and legal standards is necessary. Understanding how users engage with AI and creating reasonable regulations that align with this usage is key.

The fairness of regulation is another crucial issue. Regulations must not disproportionately disadvantage specific groups or individuals. For instance, small creators using AI tools for content creation should be protected from excessive regulation that could stifle their activities. To prevent a situation where only large corporations or those with advanced technology can freely use AI, regulations must be designed with equity in mind.

Finally, regulations must evolve in tandem with the rapid advancement of AI technology. As AI develops daily, new issues will inevitably emerge. Therefore, regulations should not remain static; they must be continually reviewed and adjusted to keep pace with technological progress.

While AI service regulations are necessary, their scope and implementation require a cautious approach. Regulations should ensure social safety without stifling users' rights and creativity. At the same time, strong penalties must be introduced to deter malicious use of AI, minimizing crime and social disruption.

AI undoubtedly has the potential to transform society for the better, but if not properly managed, it could instead lead to societal chaos. Thus, regulation and punishment should be designed in a way that is reasonable and fair from the user's perspective, and flexible enough to adapt to the evolving technological environment.

 

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