Advanced deepfake operation impersonated Dmytro Kuleba, targeting Senator Ben Cardin.

An advanced deepfake operation targeted Senator Ben Cardin, the Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The scheme involved an email and a video call impersonating Dmytro Kuleba, the former Ukrainian Foreign Minister. Cardin's team became suspicious during politically charged questions and verified the deception. Experts warn that as AI technology evolves, such sophisticated schemes may become more frequent, posing significant risks to political figures.