What Article 4 says
Article 4 has applied since 2 February 2025 to every provider and every deployer of AI systems. A deployer includes any employer whose staff use AI tools at work.
The Digital Omnibus on AI, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, entered into force on 27 July 2026. It changed the duty to "ensure" a sufficient level of AI literacy into a duty to take measures that support AI literacy, and says no specific individual level has to be guaranteed.
Chatbots must say they are AI
Under Article 50, people talking to an AI system must be told so. These transparency duties apply from 2 August 2026. Every chatbot or AI receptionist on your website or WhatsApp should say clearly that it is an AI.
Who enforces it in Cyprus
The Council of Ministers named the Commissioner of Communications as the market surveillance authority and single point of contact. The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection covers some areas. A draft Artificial Intelligence Law of 2026 went to public consultation until 16 September 2026.
A simple checklist
- Choose approved AI tools and put them on a short list
- Write a one-page AI use policy: what may and may not go into AI tools
- Train staff on safe, effective use, and keep an attendance record
- Label every chatbot as an AI
- Review once a year
Paying for the training
The HRDA single-company programme pays employers up to €20 per participant per hour for approved training. A 7-hour course for 12 people can receive up to €1,680. Your company applies in ERMIS at least three weeks before the course.
Not legal advice
This guide explains the rules in plain words. For your specific situation, ask your lawyer.