According to reports, the US State Department issued a warning regarding an impostor using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contacting officials. The impostor targeted three foreign ministers, a US senator, and a governor.
Key highlights:
• US diplomats cautioned of AI-driven impersonation attempts
• Impostor posed as Rubio contacting officials via text, Signal, and voice mail
• FBI warned of growing misuse of AI by malicious actors
• Previous similar incidents involving high-level US government figures
• State Department actively monitoring and addressing the matter
The incident underscores the increasing risks of AI misuse in high-level impersonation and the importance of cybersecurity vigilance in the digital age.
Source: Technology News Today, Latest Tech News | The Hindu