SOC’s Shawn Roslin Highlights Deepfake Risks to National Security - ExecutiveBiz

AI-generated deepfakes have evolved into a significant national security threat, serving as tools for information warfare, strategic deception, and the erosion of public trust. According to Shawn Roslin, vice president of SOC’s national intelligence division, this technology makes it increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic content from manipulation, creating a climate where even real evidence can be dismissed as fake—a phenomenon known as the "liar’s dividend."

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Recent incidents highlight the diverse ways malicious actors deploy synthetic media to influence political processes and impersonate high-level officials. In a 2024 robocall campaign, an AI-generated version of former President Joe Biden’s voice was used to discourage voter participation in the New Hampshire presidential primary. During 2025, a fake voice resembling Secretary of State Marco Rubio was utilized to contact both U.S. political leaders and foreign officials. Additionally, a separate incident involved the compromise of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ phone, which was subsequently used to place calls and send messages in her name. These events underscore the growing sophistication of AI-driven impersonation and the urgent need for improved verification methods to protect democratic institutions and organizational security.