FCC Bans Deceptive AI-Generated Robocalls, Cracks Down on Scams Using Fake Voices
• The FCC banned robocalls using AI-generated voices that can deceive people. This comes after calls mimicked Biden's voice to discourage voting.
• The new rule lets the FCC fine companies that use AI voices in calls or block service providers that carry them.
• It opens the door for lawsuits against violators and gives state attorneys general more power to crack down.
• The FCC chair said bad actors are already using AI voices in scam calls to mislead people.
• Authorities are investigating AI-generated calls in New Hampshire that falsely told Democrats their primary votes would prevent them from voting in November.