Posted 2/12/2024, 9:08:39 AM
FCC Bans AI-Powered Robocalls Amid Rise in Sophisticated Voice Cloning Scams
- US bans AI-powered voice robocalls amid rise in voice cloning scams that have defrauded thousands
- Recent AI advancements have made misleading audio/visuals easier to create and harder to detect
- FCC targeting "bad actors" using AI-generated voices in robocalls to extort vulnerable people
- Comes after fake Biden robocall sought to dissuade voters in New Hampshire primary election
- Ruling allows FCC to fine companies using AI voices in calls or restrict service providers carrying them