"Rising Concerns Over Fake Biden Robocalls and AI-Generated Deep Fakes"

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expressing doubt about passing legislation to crack down on deepfakes ahead of the November elections, despite a fake Joe Biden robocall sparking renewed urgency about the threat of AI-generated content interfering in elections. Some senators blame the delay on Republicans, while others emphasize the need to educate Americans about the risks of deepfakes. State lawmakers have introduced 13 bills related to AI and deepfakes, and a bipartisan effort led by Senators Klobuchar and Collins aims to ban the use of deceptive AI-made content to influence elections. However, the momentum for AI regulations has waned as lawmakers focus on other legislative priorities, including a sweeping AI legislative package being developed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.