The ‘Double Life’ Of Artificial Intelligence: From The EU AI Act To Cyprus’ Response

Artificial intelligence is often presented as either a blessing or a curse. In reality, it has the potential to become both. While AI is transforming modern life in remarkable ways, it is also creating entirely new forms of abuse capable of violating privacy, dignity and fundamental human rights.

One of the most alarming examples is the rise of “deep fakes”, which are realistic but fabricated images, videos or audio recordings generated through artificial intelligence. What once appeared to be harmless digital experimentation has now evolved into a serious social and legal concern. Explicit content can be created within minutes using ordinary photographs taken, for example, from social media accounts, even without the victim ever knowing.