# Legal dispute over AI-generated video in Cyprus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-dispute-over-ai-generated-video-in-cyprus
> Updated: 2026-10-01T08:29:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Cypriot actor Giorgos Zenios announced intentions to pursue legal action after an artificial intelligence-generated video featuring his character, Rikkos Pappouros, began circulating. The video depicted the character assaulting several public figures, including former Presidents of the Republic and Presidents of the House.

Zenios described the content as “a disgrace” and noted that it has caused personal and professional difficulties, as some viewers attributed the video's content or its creation to him. A production team representing the video's creator has issued an apology to Zenios for using the character without prior communication.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Giorgos Kimoulis seeks €700,000 in damages from three actors

Giorgos Kimoulis is seeking €700,000 in damages from Zeta Douka, Dora Chryskou, and Nikos Psarras for defamation. The court case has been postponed to October 22.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-kimoulis-seeks-700000-in-damages-from-three-actors

### 2026-09-03: Giorgos Zenios to take legal action over AI video

Actor Giorgos Zenios plans legal action against creators of an AI video depicting his character, Rikkos Pappouros, assaulting Cypriot political figures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-zenios-to-take-legal-action-over-ai-video

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