US Warns of AI Election Threats

The FBI and CISA urge election officials to guard against AI-powered phishing attempts. Hackers are reportedly using advanced tools to target political organizations before the midterms.

FILE PHOTO: Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk demonstrates a voting machine in Cartersville, Georgia, US, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a joint warning to United States election officials regarding AI-enabled phishing attacks ahead of next month's midterm elections. The advisory flags sophisticated attempts by malicious actors to compromise credentials and sensitive data. Officials warn that artificial intelligence tools allow hackers to deploy convincing fraudulent communications at scale.

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