South Korean regulations require online communities to scan all user-uploaded images and videos using AI censorship tools starting July 1. Website owners must purchase their own data center-grade Nvidia GPUs to comply, creating financial pressure on small businesses and forums.

South Korea has launched the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating artificial intelligence, known as the AI Basic Act, aimed at enhancing trust and safety in the sector. The legislation has taken effect sooner than the EU AI Act, which is being implemented in phases through 2027.