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Cyprus Launches Advanced Quantum Communication Network to Fortify Cybersecurity

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 21, 2025

Quantum Leap In Public Sector Communications

Cyprus has marked a pivotal milestone by deploying its inaugural quantum communication network, a groundbreaking initiative led by researchers from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) under the Cyprus Quantum Communication Infrastructure (CYQCI) project. Spearheaded by Kyriacos Kalli and supported by funding from the European Commission and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy (DMRID), this leap into advanced cybersecurity sets a new standard for safeguarding sensitive governmental communications.

Harnessing Quantum Key Distribution For Uncompromised Security

Under the technical direction of Mariella Minder, the newly established network has successfully implemented quantum key distribution (QKD) links among seven critical government endpoints. This innovation not only ensures tamper-proof communications but also provides a robust defense against both current and emergent cyber threats. During the Cyprus Quantum Security Info Day, a live demonstration showcased a video call augmented with quantum-enhanced security between the Digital Security Authority (DSA) and the DMRID, vividly illustrating the network’s operational readiness.

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Scaling Secure Connectivity Across Europe

Konstantinos Katzis, a core member of the CYQCI team, outlined plans to acquire an optical ground station aimed at expanding the network with satellite-based links. This strategic initiative promises to interconnect Cyprus with Greece, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands, aligning closely with the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) objectives. The anticipated integration of terrestrial and space-based systems is poised to set a new benchmark in securing quantum key distribution across Europe.

Addressing The Emerging Threat Landscape

As cybersecurity challenges intensify with the surge in cyberattacks and the impending rise of quantum computing, the deployment of QKD emerges as a critical countermeasure. The technology’s ability to generate cryptographic keys that are inherently tamper-evident addresses both current vulnerabilities and future risks. Research suggests that quantum machines could potentially decrypt even the most robust public key encryption in seconds, making this quantum initiative not just timely but essential.

Building A Future-Ready Cybersecurity Framework

The launch of this quantum network signifies a major stride for Cyprus in securing its public-sector communications. By integrating QKD into practical operations, the CYQCI project lays the foundational infrastructure for a secure, scalable, and future-ready communication system. Moreover, this advancement represents a meaningful contribution to the broader European cybersecurity framework, paving the way for more resilient, quantum-powered networks.

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by News Editor

August 24, 2026

Courts Are Still Applying Old Copyright Rules To AI

AI companies train models on enormous amounts of published material, including books, articles and academic research. Whether using that content without authors’ permission violates copyright law remains unresolved.

Much of the debate centres on fair use, which allows copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Courts consider factors such as the purpose of the use, how much material was involved and its impact on the original market.

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Anthropic Case Sets An Important Precedent

A major case involving Anthropic and a group of authors provided one of the clearest rulings so far. Judge William Alsup found that using copyrighted books to train AI models was lawful, comparing the process to people reading and studying literature before creating something new.

Anthropic was nevertheless ordered to pay $1.5 billion in a settlement. The penalty concerned books the company had obtained from illegal online libraries rather than the AI training itself.

For AI companies, that distinction could prove significant because it separates studying copyrighted material from directly copying it.

Competition Could Be The Key Issue

A case involving Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence offers a different perspective. A court ruled that Ross could not claim fair use after using Reuters’ copyrighted material to develop a competing AI-powered legal research platform.

The decision suggests courts may be less willing to consider AI training fair use when copyrighted content is used to build a product that directly competes with the original.

For authors, an unresolved question is whether AI-generated content should be considered competition for the works used to train these models.

The Law Has Yet To Catch Up

US copyright law predates generative AI by decades, leaving courts to apply old principles to new technology. Questions also remain over copyright protection for AI-generated works. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, a court ruled that material created entirely by AI cannot receive copyright protection.

Major AI companies remain involved in copyright litigation, and different courts could reach different conclusions. For now, there is no universal rule: the legality of AI training will depend on the circumstances of each case and how courts ultimately interpret copyright and fair use.