A fake impersonator, allegedly an artificial intelligence (AI) imposter, has been making calls to officials, claiming to be United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The authenticity of the caller’s identity is disputed, leaving authorities and Rubio’s office concerned about potential security breaches.
The US government has not commented on the incident, but sources close to the matter have revealed that multiple calls were made using a phone number linked to Rubio’s office. The callers claimed to be discussing sensitive issues related to international relations and national security.
Experts warn that AI-generated impersonation attempts can be challenging to detect, as they often mimic real-life conversations. “This is a classic example of an AI imposter trying to deceive people,” said a cybersecurity expert. “We urge anyone who receives such calls to remain calm and verify the caller’s identity before engaging in any conversation.”
Rubio’s office has not commented on whether they have received any calls from suspicious individuals claiming to be him. The incident serves as a reminder of the growing threat of AI-generated impersonation attempts, which can potentially compromise sensitive information and national security.
The authenticity of Rubio’s office has been questioned, but no further details are available at this time.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/08/nx-s1-5460926/an-ai-imposter-is-pretending-to-be-marco-rubio