Democratic Consultant Behind AI-Powered Biden Robocalls Faces Backlash Before New Hampshire Primary
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A Democratic consultant, Steven Kramer, admitted to being behind AI-powered robocalls impersonating President Biden that urged Democrats not to vote in the New Hampshire primary.
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Kramer hired Paul Carpenter, a magician and tech consultant, to produce the AI audio impersonating Biden's voice for the calls.
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Carpenter says Kramer originally wanted the audio to assess the technology as a potential service for clients, but Kramer says he wanted to draw attention to AI abuse in campaigns.
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Kramer may now face criminal charges, civil lawsuits, or both from the backlash and has received a subpoena from the FCC.
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The calls happened right before the New Hampshire Democratic primary in January, which the FCC has since said would violate regulations on using automated voices for calls.