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EU Commissioner Presents AI Approach in Nicosia, Highlights Misinformation Concerns

Published January 15, 2026, 11:01
EU Commissioner Presents AI Approach in Nicosia, Highlights Misinformation Concerns

EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, presented the EU's approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nicosia, within the framework of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. The discussion focused on the growing challenge of misinformation and 'deepfakes' generated through AI, as well as the potential undermining of democratic processes. McGrath emphasized that the EU is seeking to establish 'protective boundaries' through legislation, such as the GDPR, DSA, Code of Conduct on Disinformation, Political Advertising Regulation, and the European Media Freedom Act, to ensure platform accountability and user protection.