FCC Proposes Banning AI-Generated Robocalls Over Disinformation and Scam Concerns
• FCC seeks to make AI-generated robocalls illegal, citing rise in scams and disinformation campaigns • Proposal would make calls using voice cloning tech illegal under Telephone Consumer Protection Act • Comes after fake Biden robocall targeted NH voters, sparking fears of AI-enabled disinformation in 2024 election • TCPA used in past crackdowns on robocalls, including $5 million fine for voter suppression campaign • Number of robocalls in US peaked at 58.5 billion in 2019; was 55 billion in 2022