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Burnham Fooled by AI Imposter | Durham News
British PM Andy Burnham fell victim to a convincing AI impersonation scam, chatting with someone who fooled him into thinking they were a top White House official—only realizing something was off after the fact. This isn’t an isolated incident; similar schemes targeted U.S. officials last year, prompting government warnings about AI-enabled deepfake impersonations. The White House insists no systems were breached, suggesting the threat lies in digital deception rather than cyberattacks. The FBI has long flagged this risk, citing attempts to mimic high-ranking figures like Secretary of State…
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