Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists he is streamlining a bloated department, but critics warn the cost to America’s standing and influence could be high.

At least three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor and a member of Congress all received outreach from the fake Rubio, according to a State Department cable.

The State Department is investigating a Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposter who reportedly used AI software in an attempt to dupe officials.

The imposter used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact government and foreign officials, according to a cable obtained by CBS News.

The State Department is investigating an imposter pretending to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio who has contacted foreign ministers and other U.S. officials. The impersonation campaign began in mid-June when the individual or individuals responsible created a Signal account with the display name “Marco.

The U.S. Department of State carries out foreign policy, manages diplomatic relations, and promotes American interests, security, and values around the world.

The US State Department said it is investigating an imposter who used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact three foreign ministers.The "unknown actor" is alleged to have used an artificially-generated voice of Rubio to contact officials via the Signal messaging app,

The State Department is holding a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon after artificial intelligence-generated deepfake voice messages were used to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio. FEMA’S FORK IN THE ROAD: ABOLITION OR SEAT AT THE CABINET The briefing is expected to begin at 2 p.

The State Department is investigating multiple instances where an unknown actor attempted to use artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in text and voice messages.

The two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of simmering tension over a U.S. trade tariffs offensive.