Consultant Admits Using AI to Create Fake Biden Robocall in New Hampshire, Prompting Investigations
• Democratic consultant Steve Kramer admitted to commissioning AI-generated Biden robocall sent to NH voters to disrupt 2024 election
• Kramer used Eleven Labs software to create deepfake Biden voice in under 30 minutes, delivered through Voice Broadcasting
• Kramer hoped to raise awareness of dangers of AI in political campaigns; incident highlights ease of accessing AI tools
• NH attorney general investigating robocall, FCC adopted ruling clarifying illegal use of AI for robocalls
• Episode underscores need for better policies within tech companies to ensure AI services not used to distort elections