Can You Be Sued for Defaming Virtual K-Pop Stars? South Korea Court Says Yes
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A South Korean court has ruled that defaming virtual K-pop stars can be considered defamation, raising questions about the legal status of digital personas; the single comment on the HN discussion highlights the complexity of applying traditional laws to virtual entities.
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So, why not? If a virtual person is the face of a corporation, which is a legal person, then you could be sued.
It’s insane, but it’s real.