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Leaked Video Featuring Cypriot Officials: Is it AI-Generated?

Published January 9, 2026, 09:22
Leaked Video Featuring Cypriot Officials: Is it AI-Generated?

A video featuring conversations with various public and economic figures in Cyprus, including the Director of the President's Office, a former Minister of Energy, and a CEO, has sparked reactions. The video was published by an X account named “Emily Thompson,” who presents herself as an independent analyst. Fact Check Cyprus conducted an analysis to determine if the video is a product of artificial intelligence (AI). The check using AI and deepfake detection tools did not reveal clear evidence of manipulation. However, a reverse search of the video yielded no results, raising questions about its origin. The identity of the person behind the “Emily Thompson” account remains uncertain, although profiles with the same name exist on other websites. The analysis could not determine whether the video had been edited or if excerpts had been selected for a specific purpose, due to a lack of access to the full material and recording conditions. Therefore, the coherence of the conversations cannot be fully evaluated. In summary, while there are no apparent technical traces of manipulation via AI, the production context of the video, the possibility of editing, and the identity of its creators remain unknown. The investigation is ongoing to determine the authenticity and integrity of the video.