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Lingo Telecom Fined $1M for AI-Generated Biden Robocalls

FCC enforces settlement after deepfake calls misled New Hampshire voters during Democratic primary.

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President Joe Biden during a campaign event in Detroit, Mich., on July 12, 2024.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES - AUGUST 19: President of the United States Joe Biden speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, United States on August 19, 2024. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Lingo Telecom transmitted AI-generated calls mimicking President Biden's voice, discouraging primary voting.
  • The FCC's settlement includes a $1 million fine and mandates strict compliance with caller ID authentication rules.
  • Political consultant Steve Kramer, who orchestrated the calls, faces a $6 million fine and multiple criminal charges.
  • This case highlights growing concerns over AI's potential to disrupt democratic processes and mislead voters.
  • The FCC is proposing new rules requiring disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements.