Hackers have been using AI-generated voice messages to impersonate senior US government officials in an ongoing effort to break into the online accounts of current and former US officials, the FBI warned Thursday.

The new scam involves criminals using AI to pose as senior U.S. officials in a bid to get personal information from victims.

The FBI is issuing a new warning about hackers sending text messages and voice mails using artificial intelligence in order to trick targets into handing over their personal information. How does it work?