AI Impersonation Scams Targeting Officials and Public Figures

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The U.S. State Department warned of AI-driven impersonation scams, including a case where an impostor using AI tried to contact foreign officials and U.S. politicians, highlighting growing concerns over deepfake technology and its potential to deceive high-level officials.
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