Democratic Operative Admits Commissioning AI-Generated Fake Biden Robocall, Authorities Investigate Legality
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Democratic operative Steve Kramer admitted to commissioning the fake Biden robocall that used AI to impersonate the president's voice.
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Kramer paid $500 to create the AI audio file and hired a telemarketing company to distribute 5,000 calls before the New Hampshire primary.
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Authorities are investigating if the call violated voter suppression laws. An FCC task force aims to crack down to set an example as the technology spreads.
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Kramer was working for long-shot Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips at the time. Phillips has denounced the call.
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Kramer argues his actions will have the positive effect of prompting implementation of stricter guardrails on AI before it becomes widespread in campaigns.