Cyprus Times

EU's Approach to Artificial Intelligence Presented in Nicosia: Growing Challenge for Democratic Debate and Elections

Published January 15, 2026, 11:10
EU's Approach to Artificial Intelligence Presented in Nicosia: Growing Challenge for Democratic Debate and Elections

European Commissioner McGreggor presented the EU's approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nicosia, emphasizing the need to establish “protective boundaries” through legislation and measures to address the risks associated with it. The discussion, held within the framework of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU, focused on the growing challenge of misinformation and “deepfakes” to democratic debate and elections. The EU is promoting a digital framework that includes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Code of Conduct on Disinformation, the Political Advertising Regulation, and the European Media Freedom Act. The aim is to hold platforms accountable, protect users, and ensure freedom of expression.