US tells election officials to be on guard against AI-powered tricks ahead of midterms

Washington, October 16 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are cautioning election officials and the American public to remain vigilant against potential manipulation using artificial intelligence (AI) prior to the upcoming midterm elections.

An alert published by CISA and the FBI on Friday warns that cybercriminals might attempt to interfere with the midterm elections through fraudulent text messages and emails designed to steal sensitive information, such as passwords. The alert further states that election officials, candidates, and their political organizations are appealing targets for these malicious cybercriminals.

The alert emphasizes that advancements in AI, referred to colloquially as "super intelligence" by President Trump, are enabling hackers to craft more convincing and deceptive electronic communications.