FCC declares AI-generated voices in robocalls are illegal

FCC outlaws AI-generated robocalls, attorney generals nationwide speak out on the illegal calls

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Federal Communications Commission outlawed robocalls generated by artificial intelligence on Thursday soon after attorney generals across the nation spoke out on the matter of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Jason Miyares along with 50 attorney generals making up the Anti-Robocall Multi-state Litigation Task Force -- a bipartisan group with the goal of taking action against illegal robocalls -- sent a letter to Lif…

FCC prohibits the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls

In a unanimous decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a declaratory ruling Thursday that prohibits the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls. Aiming to combat fraud and prevent election interference, the decision expands upon the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 to explicitly prohibit AI voice-cloning technologies. The FCC now has the authority to impose penalties on entities responsible for unlawful roboc…

AI-generated voices outlawed in robocalls

NEW YORK — The Federal Communications Commission outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence Thursday, sending a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won't be tolerated.

U.S. bans robocalls using AI-powered voice-cloning tech

Robocalls made with AI-powered voice-cloning technology have been banned by the FCC in a bid to reduce fraud and reduce election-related misinformation.

FCC declares AI voices used in robocalls illegal

Jessica Rosenworcel, a Federal Communications Commission commissioner, speaks during hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 24, 2020. The Federal Communications Commission is outlawing robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence. The decision sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated.Alex Wong, Pool via Associated Press, File On Thursday, the Federal Com…

The American Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned today robocalls to citizens with voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI), a clear signal that exploiting this technology for deception and voter manipulation will not be tolerated.