Technology advances more quickly than the human sense of morality.Some people exploit new technology to launch malicious attacks.16SOPHIA MAGAZINE Vol. 19Researchtoward cyber-attacks that target these gender-related concerns.“Image editing technology has rapidly advanced over the past two to three years. What once required specialized software can now be accomplished easily on a smartphone. For example, it has be-come alarmingly easy to superimpose a classmate’s face onto por-nographic material and disseminate it online.Anyone may become a victim, falsely exposed online. Making a complaint can sometimes lead to additional harm, with victims being blamed by others who might say, “you had it coming.”“Such attacks in generally patriarchal societies of Japan, Korea and China, tend to target women. Rapidly declining fertility rates in the three countries also leads to criticizing young women for not giving birth,” Rhee says.“Given that Japan, Korea and China are geographically close and connected by oceans, topics such as the Fukushima nuclear ac-cident and air pollution from China are particularly sensitive. Furthermore, these cyberbullying attacks often target ordinary people rather than political institutions or governments.”The fact that English is not a major language in East Asian coun-tries is another factor.“Generative AI is recently garnered significant attention, but it also carries the risk being misused as a tool to perpetuate preju-dice and discrimination. The large-language models that power generative AI rely heavily on the quantity and diversity of the text used for training. Compared with a global language like English, languages such as Japanese and Korean often have far less avail-able base data. Consequently, the values and cultural context as-sociated with these languages may not be adequately represented in the AI’s output. In China, where U.S.-based social media platforms are inaccessi-ble, isolated platforms with inherent biases tend to emerge. These biases, when translated using free translation tools, risk being dis-seminated globally.”Enhancing Information Literacy Among Youth in Digital SpaceRhee has been focusing on the concept of digital diplomacy for the past several years. Online diplomacy developed during the COVID-19 pandemic when face-to-face interactions were tem-porarily suspended.“However, with the pandemic behind us, it seems that the vast majority of diplomatic activities have returned to in-person for-mats. At the same time, public diplomacy—engaging directly with foreign citizens and shaping public opinion through out-reach and cultural exchange—has become increasingly active,” Rhee explains. “Governments now have the advantage of bypassing traditional media to deliver their messages directly and instantly to foreign audiences. However, there is also the risk that such information may be subtly manipulated. The reliability of information is di-rectly tied to the credibility of the country itself, making the integ-rity of the information shared a critical issue in digital diplomacy.”The way algorithms filter information has the potential to shape and manipulate our values. This is precisely why Rhee places such importance on genuine human connections.“I feel this is especially true at Sophia. Students here show a strong interest in digital technologies and their applications, often inspiring new research themes for me. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is also thriving at Sophia. It is remarkable that Sophia students can participate in online classes with students from universities abroad, exchanging ideas and gaining real insights into the circumstances and perspectives of young people in other countries.”No matter how advanced technology becomes, it is ultimately people who shape and control its impact. “Young people today are far more adept at handling information than previous generations. That’s why it is crucial for us to care-fully consider what we communicate to them.”
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