Cypriot Actor Outraged by AI-Generated Deepfake Video, Pursues Legal Action

What happened

AI-generated videos depicting Cypriot actor Giorgos Zenios' character, Rikkos Mappouros, slapping political figures went viral, causing public confusion and reputational harm. Zenios, who had no involvement, condemned the videos as offensive and is pursuing legal action. The creators apologized and offered to remove the content. The incident highlights AI misuse and personal rights violations in Cyprus.

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