Webtoon industry seeks AI edge amid legal, ethical challenges

The Korean webtoon industry is at a critical juncture, aggressively pursuing the efficiencies of artificial intelligence (AI) even as creators resist the change citing serious legal and ethical risks, according to industry experts. This creativity-driven industry is one of the quickest to feel the effects of the emerging technology. Webtoon creators, while concerned that adopting the technology will compromise their originality, also understand that failure to embrace it could lead to exclusion from the market. This tension was a key point of debate during the 25th annual Manhwa Day ceremony on Nov. 3, where stakeholders gathered to reflect on the future of Korean comics. Manhwa is the Korean term of comics. Hosted by the Korea Cartoonist Association, the event, which drew over 160 industry officials, featured a lecture that focused on the challenge of AI integration. At the event, cartoonist Kwak Baek-soo pushed for AI as a necessary solution for creators facing fierce competition. Kwak explained how the technology helps cartoonists survive the hyper-competitive market driven by major wWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times