Don't Get Rubio'd: The Perils of AI Voice Impersonation and How to Neutralize it

In an age where trust is the most valued currency of connection, nothing destroys it faster than a familiar voice used for deception. Real-time voice cloning, paired with the insidious art of phone number spoofing, has turned telecommunications into a minefield. What was once a simple prank or crude con has evolved into a sophisticated assault on our sense of security—one that preys on urgency, familiarity, and the human instinct to help.