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Is Leaked Video of Cyprus President AI-Generated? Fact-Check Cyprus Investigates

Published January 9, 2026, 07:28
Is Leaked Video of Cyprus President AI-Generated? Fact-Check Cyprus Investigates

A video posted on X by an account named “Emily Thompson” has sparked controversy in Cyprus and Greece, as it contains excerpts of conversations interpreted as references to the pre-election funding of President Christodoulides. Fact Check Cyprus investigated the authenticity of the video, using AI and deepfake detection tools, which did not show clear evidence of manipulation. However, the origin of the video and the identity of the account that published it remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the video has been edited or presented out of context.