Cyprus Prepares Legislation to Regulate AI Use Under EU Regulation with Public Consultation Open Until September 16
Cyprus is drafting new legislation to implement the European Union’s regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), with a public consultation period open until September 16. The proposed law outlines the establishment of competent authorities, enforcement mechanisms, sanctions, and a special framework for testing new AI systems. This comes amid growing recognition of AI’s potential benefits to streamline government functions and detect fraud.
However, concerns remain regarding the accountability and transparency of AI applications, particularly in decisions affecting social benefits, taxation, and employment. Critics warn that reliance on AI could lead to administrative irresponsibility if machines make decisions without clear human oversight or justification. The EU regulation aims to prevent such issues by banning social scoring of citizens and imposing strict conditions on high-risk AI systems.
Authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining human judgment in decisions impacting individuals’ rights and freedoms. Transparency, human supervision, and the possibility of appeal are core requirements of the upcoming legislation to ensure AI acts as a tool under responsible governance rather than an uncontrollable authority.
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