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New Legislation Against Child Abuse through Artificial Intelligence in Cyprus

April 10, 2025

The Cypriot Parliament unanimously voted to criminalize the production, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse material produced using artificial intelligence. This new legislation modernizes terms related to child abuse and positions Cyprus as the first EU country to implement such regulations. The aim is to combat child sexual exploitation through modern technologies. The legislation also criminalizes the dissemination of online manuals related to sexual abuse of children.