FCC Moves to Outlaw AI Deepfake Robocalls After Election Scam

February 1, 2024
FCC Moves to Outlaw AI Deepfake Robocalls After Election Scam
  • The FCC proposes banning AI-generated voice robocalls under the TCPA following an incident involving a fake Biden voice in New Hampshire's Democratic primary.

  • The ban aims to prevent the use of voice cloning technology in scams and to tackle the increased misuse of AI for misinformation and consumer confusion.

  • The move is part of broader concerns about deepfake technology's potential role in voter suppression during the presidential election.

  • House Democrats are pushing for a comprehensive revision of robocall regulations to address the challenges posed by AI-generated robocalls.

  • The incident of the fake Biden robocall is viewed as a precursor to an election season vulnerable to widespread disinformation.

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