Nicosia, Cyprus. Bishop Neophytos of Morphou filed a complaint with the police cybercrime unit on Friday over the circulation of an artificial intelligence-generated video falsely portraying him giving medical advice on social media. The bishopric said the video was fabricated and warned the public not to trust or share it.
Complaint over fabricated video
In a statement, the bishopric said the video presents Neophytos offering recommendations on the treatment of joint conditions.
Church authorities said the content has no scientific basis and described it as a misleading AI-generated production.
Warning over public confusion
The bishopric said the footage could create confusion among members of the public, particularly people seeking information about medical treatments and health conditions.
Church officials said the video contains misleading content and false information and does not reflect any genuine statements or positions made by Metropolitan Neophytos.
Call not to share the content
According to the statement, the material was created without authorisation and circulated online in a manner that could deceive viewers.
The bishopric also expressed concern that people suffering from health issues could be influenced by the claims presented in the video. It urged the public not to trust the content and to avoid sharing it on social media or through messaging platforms.
Describing the video as a scam, the bishopric called on anyone who encounters it online to ignore it and delete it immediately.