Metropolitan of Morphou reports AI-generated deepfake to Cypriot police

The Metropolitan of Morphou, Neophytos, has filed an official complaint with the Cybercrime Unit of the Cyprus Police regarding a misleading video circulating on social media. The Metropolitanate reported that the video, created using artificial intelligence, falsely depicts the Metropolitan providing medical advice for joint conditions. The footage features a fabricated conversation between the Metropolitan and a known journalist, presenting claims that lack any scientific basis. Church officials expressed deep concern that vulnerable individuals with health issues might be deceived by this fraudulent material. The Metropolitanate has urged the public to refrain from sharing, consuming, or trusting the content, and to report it instead. Citizens are advised to seek information only through the official channels of the Metropolitanate of Morphou, such as their YouTube channel and official website. The authorities have been requested to investigate the origin of the deepfake to mitigate the spread of disinformation.