AI scam: How fake Rubio tried to reach world leaders; US calls it ‘sophisticated manipulation’

A sophisticated AI-driven impersonation campaign targeted US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, using generated voice messages to solicit information. Simultaneously, a Russia-linked phishing operation impersonated State Department officials, targeting personal Gmail accounts with falsified emails. These incidents highlight the increasing threat of AI-powered manipulation and the need for heightened cybersecurity vigilance.