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AI Used in the Video? Fact Check Cyprus Responds

Published January 9, 2026, 08:10
AI Used in the Video? Fact Check Cyprus Responds

Fact Check Cyprus investigated the video leaked from the “Emily Thompson” account on X, which allegedly shows government officials and businessmen discussing funding. The investigation found no obvious technical traces of manipulation through artificial intelligence (AI) or deepfake, however, the context of the video’s production, the possibility of editing, or the exact identity of its creators cannot be determined with certainty. A reverse search of the video yielded no results. Checks with AI and deepfake detection tools, on the Hive Moderation and InVID-WeVerify platforms, did not show convincing evidence of artificial creation in the faces that appear. The “Emily Thompson” account has been active since 2022 and states its location in the United Kingdom, but the identity of the person behind it has not been verified. A profile with the same name was found on a website, but it is not certain if it is the same person. It is not possible to determine whether the video has been edited or presented out of context. The lack of access to the full material and recording conditions hinders a complete assessment of the coherence of the conversations.