FBI Warns of New Deepfake Threat Targeting US Officials

The FBI has issued a warning about the rising threat of AI-powered deepfakes, highlighting their potential for deception and data theft. These synthetic audio and visual manipulations are being exploited by criminals to impersonate high-ranking officials and compromise sensitive information. The agency stresses that these attacks pose a significant risk to public figures, particularly those within the crypto industry, where scams are increasingly sophisticated.