FCC Moves to Outlaw AI Deepfake Robocalls After Election Scam
February 1, 2024
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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