JKT48 Sets 2 x 24 Hour Deadline, Vows Legal Action Against AI-Based Pornography
JAKARTA - JKT48 management has issued a firm response to the misuse of AI that targets its members. In an open letter posted on the group's official X account, the operations team set a 2 x 24 hour deadline for creators and distributors of AI-based pornography to permanently remove the content or face legal action.
"We have received reports of the misuse of artificial intelligence that has affected some of our members," the letter reads, quoted Tuesday, January 6. Management noted the material may meet elements of defamation and/or insult under applicable laws. The group also confirmed real financial and psychological harm to affected members.
If the content is still found after the deadline, management will support the affected members in pursuing legal steps and will provide legal advisors to accompany the process until completion.
What JKT48 Management Did
- Publicly acknowledged the issue and the harm it caused to members.
- Set a clear takedown window: 2 x 24 hours for deletion across the digital space.
- Committed to legal escalation if the content persists after the deadline.
- Provided legal support through appointed advisors for affected members.
- Called on fans and the public to help maintain a respectful, safe environment online.
Why This Matters for Managers
AI misuse isn't abstract-it creates reputational risk, legal exposure, and human damage. JKT48's response shows a confident playbook: set expectations, move quickly, preserve dignity, and enforce consequences.
For organizations with public-facing talent or employees in high-visibility roles, this approach demonstrates duty of care and a clear stance against harassment and defamation.
A Practical Playbook You Can Apply
- Define policy and zero tolerance: Explicitly ban deepfakes and non-consensual sexual content in your code of conduct and community rules.
- Set a takedown SLA: Adopt a firm window (e.g., 24-48 hours) for removal upon notice. Communicate the timer publicly when needed.
- Preserve evidence: Before removal, capture URLs, timestamps, platform IDs, and screenshots for legal use.
- Coordinate legal early: Pre-brief counsel on defamation, privacy, and harassment statutes in relevant jurisdictions. Prepare complaint templates.
- Centralize reporting: Provide a single inbox or form for staff and the public to submit links quickly.
- Work with platforms: Use policy-aligned reporting channels for synthetic/sexual content. Document case numbers and response times. See platform rules such as X's synthetic media policy for takedown pathways. Policy link
- Support affected individuals: Offer confidential counseling, time off, and a clear comms plan that protects privacy.
- Monitor continuously: Track re-uploads and mirror links. Automate alerts where possible.
- Lock vendor clauses: Require partners and agencies to meet your standards and cooperate with removals.
- Run drills: Simulate an incident with legal, PR, HR, and security so roles are clear before it's urgent.
Legal and Platform Considerations
Management signaled that the offending content may meet elements of defamation and/or insult under applicable laws. Across platforms, synthetic sexual content generally violates terms of service, creating additional grounds for swift removal. Move fast, document everything, and close the loop publicly once action is taken.
Note: Management stated that English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions of its statement were generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. The Indonesian version is the primary reference.
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