FCC Proposes Criminalizing AI-Generated Robocalls
TL;DR
The FCC is seeking to classify robocalls that use AI-generated voices as illegal under existing law, making it easier to crack down on bad actors and protect consumers from scams and frauds. The rise of AI-generated voices mimicking celebrities and politicians has raised concerns about the potential for increased spam and scams. The proposal comes after incidents such as a call impersonating President Joe Biden, created using AI tools, and aims to provide new tools for State Attorneys General offices to combat such fraudulent activities.
- The FCC wants to make robocalls that use AI-generated voices illegal Engadget
- FCC moves to criminalize most AI-generated robocalls NBC News
- FCC seeks to make AI-generated robocalls illegal CNN
- FCC proposes making AI-generated robocalls illegal over election bad actors Fox Business
- FCC targets AI-generated robocalls after Biden primary deepfake The Hill
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