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FCC Outlaws AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls to Combat Fraud

The new regulation, effective immediately, aims to protect consumers from scams and misinformation by leveraging the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Overview

  • The FCC has officially declared AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal, aiming to curb the misuse of voice-cloning technology for fraud.
  • This new regulation is enforceable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, allowing for fines of $500 to $1,500 per violation.
  • State Attorneys General are now equipped with new legal tools to pursue action against those behind voice-cloning scams.
  • The decision follows concerns over AI deepfake technologies and a notable instance of voter suppression using a deepfake robocall of President Joe Biden.
  • The FCC's move is part of broader efforts to protect consumers from scams and misinformation, including the formation of an AI Safety Institute Consortium led by the Department of Commerce.