FBI flags election scams as AI deepfakes emerge before US midterms

First reported by TechRadar at · Updated · 2 sources

The warning concerns scams tied to the US midterm elections in November. According to TechRadar, campaigns involving AI deepfakes and financial fraud are already appearing ahead of the vote. Both TechRadar and Android Headlines report that the FBI has issued an alert about election-related scams.

Covered by 2 publishers within 2 hours of the first report.

Reporting2

TechRadar FBI warns of torrent of scams and deepfakes ahead of US midterm elections · Benedict Collins
Android Headlines The FBI Issues an Urgent Warning Over Midterm Election Scams · Jean Leon

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