The FBI warns Gmail users of sophisticated AI‑driven scams impersonating Google , alerting them to a new wave of phishing attacks that leverage artificial intelligence to bypass standard security measures. These scams are far more convincing than traditional phishing—AI-crafted emails closely mimic trusted brands, often appearing in users’ primary inboxes, not just spam folders. Since early 2022, AI‑powered phishing attempts have surged by nearly 49%, with AI-generated threats now making up approximately 5% of all Gmail phishing attacks.