The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made AI-generated robocalls illegal, following an investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General that traced thousands of fake robocalls to a Texas-based company. These robocalls, which reached between 5,000 to 25,000 voters, used an 'AI-generated clone' of President Joe Biden's voice to discourage voters from participating in the New Hampshire primary on January 23. The calls were made on January 21, two days before the primary. The FCC Chairwoman proposed the measure to support State Attorneys General in combating these deceptive practices. The entities involved, Texas-based Life Corporation, Walter Monk, and Lingo Telecom, have been issued cease-and-desist orders and are under criminal investigation. The FCC's decision underscores the commitment to prevent the misuse of AI in manipulating elections.
The FCC has outlawed unsolicited robocalls with voices generated by artificial intelligence amid growing concerns the technology can be used to deceive or mislead people https://t.co/0bo7xEdoSS https://t.co/0bo7xEdoSS
Robocalls are already bad enough, but add in AI and it’s a recipe for disaster. I applaud the FCC for this initial step because these AI robocalls could have terrible applications influencing our elections or running enormous scams. And carriers must also step up. https://t.co/NjqJLJ6TNX
JUST IN - FCC outlaws AI-generated voices in robocalls as concerns grow about their ability to deceive voters. - AP
⚠️ FCC DECLARES AI CLONED VOICE ROBOCALLS ILLEGAL (Reuters) The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday calls made with AI-generated voices are illegal after a fake robocall imitating President Joe Biden sought to dissuade people from voting for him in New Hampshire's… https://t.co/KQfZe8HtaX
FCC Bans Robocalls Using AI-Generated Voices As Deepfake Worries Deepen ► https://t.co/YpRlOinRnH https://t.co/YpRlOinRnH
FCC votes to outlaw scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices https://t.co/9uZ48sERIM https://t.co/9uZ48sERIM
FCC votes to outlaw scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices https://t.co/HUvmK1U0s9
FCC votes to outlaw scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices https://t.co/iEODWJfuqd https://t.co/Xejirmlspu
AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal https://t.co/cagEP4gNW0
BREAKING: A month after the mysterious Biden calls in New Hampshire, it’s now illegal for robocallers to use AI-generated voices thanks to a new ruling by the FCC. https://t.co/UhUG5FQfUr
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. https://t.co/YZm3CJOV6V
A month after the mysterious Biden calls in New Hampshire, it’s now illegal for robocallers to use AI-generated voices thanks to a new ruling by the FCC. https://t.co/RfXcA7Rq8W
The FCC outlaws scam robocalls featuring fake, AI-created voices, giving state AGs more legal tools to pursue illegal robocallers that use such voices (@b_fung / CNN) https://t.co/Bx8gBP7x9G 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/OCTPVam8C0
The FCC has declared that using AI to clone voices for robocalls is illegal. This comes after AI robocalls impersonating President Biden encouraged people not to vote in the New Hampshire primary. https://t.co/XgTbYgseST
The FCC declared the use of voice-cloning technology in robocalls to be illegal, giving states another tool to go after fraudsters behind the calls. https://t.co/EiumY8HbDo
BREAKING: The FCC has declared the use of AI-generated voices in scam robocalls illegal, effective immediately. https://t.co/JUXhhzU6RL
NEW: The FCC outlaws robocalls that contain voices generated by AI, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. https://t.co/qd7FmOlsdi
The FCC says it is immediately outlawing scam robocalls featuring fake, artificial intelligence-created voices, cracking down on so-called "deepfake" technology that experts say could undermine election security or supercharge fraud https://t.co/wYqtBDPNn4
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won't be tolerated: https://t.co/yzmqIxNCaf
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won't be tolerated. https://t.co/SeYTF7vYIu
AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal. https://t.co/E3XIVxTCvn
The FCC says robocalls that use AI-generated voices are illegal https://t.co/8L9vy9JST7 https://t.co/J7HT0kWNRH
AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal https://t.co/OiTGgy57vO
AI-Generated Robocalls Banned After Troubling Deepfakes https://t.co/LUYgGKyVje https://t.co/rTSNiMuHUx
#AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Can Deceive Voters (and Consumers). The @FCC Just Made Them Illegal: https://t.co/8jzOSy12PZ
The Federal Communications Commission outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. https://t.co/KAyAgYfoUP
#New: The FCC rules AI-generated voices in robocalls are illegal.
Breaking: @FCC makes AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under Telephone Consumer Protection Act https://t.co/bzVWrw7dMi
BREAKING: AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal https://t.co/ixxnkl5uNn
*FCC MAKES AI-GENERATED VOICES IN ROBOCALLS ILLEGAL
WASHINGTON (AP) — FCC outlaws AI-generated voices in robocalls as concerns grow about their ability to deceive voters.
ICYMI: Last week, we introduced the #RoboBlockAct to protect consumers from unsolicited communications. https://t.co/BXBi3qsGMQ
Can AI steal the 2024 election? Not if America uses this weapon to combat misinformation. https://t.co/OxTp5ofrDM
AI Biden robocalls allegedly suppressing New Hampshire votes linked to Texas companies, AG says https://t.co/BKAcCumhfT
Robocalls reportedly used artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden's voice and discourage people from voting in the New Hampshire primary. https://t.co/5FuG2nKYoH
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote https://t.co/A7vPVZDdIX
Fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire traced to Texas company, criminal investigation underway https://t.co/fed97I1yJ1 https://t.co/LXQC4uxXyL
Authorities issued cease-and-desist orders against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire's primary last month. https://t.co/RT54xw3mOq
Report points at Texas group behind fake Biden robocalls https://t.co/WhNUQCELK4
Fake Joe Biden robocalls pose "extraordinary threat": Attorney general https://t.co/68KO1Ralom https://t.co/ISl3WNO3L0
Amidst a growing surge in misinformation online, artificial intelligence continues to pose an evolving threat to election integrity infrastructure. My colleagues and I are calling on @CISAgov to inform Congress about the agency’s plan to bolster election security in 2024. https://t.co/ZC44BP6zzB
Over 5,000 fake robocalls were traced to Texas, falsely telling New Hampshire voters not to participate in the primary. https://t.co/VCRcVuUb0x
Texas group Life Corporation, Walter Monk behind fake Biden robocalls https://t.co/LmvUHxC8rM
New Hampshire authorities trace Biden AI robocall to Texas-based telecom https://t.co/e5WpQIIwP3 https://t.co/YbpngbCUxG
Last month's fake Biden robocall in New Hampshire is just one example of how AI is already being used to try to confuse voters. Now, voting rights activists are urging Congress to crack down on its misuse in elections. https://t.co/dvk6APvvia
Texas companies targeted in probe of AI robocalls before New Hampshire primary https://t.co/pCjxMuuGnS
Fake Biden robocall linked to Texas-based companies, New Hampshire attorney general announces | CNN Business https://t.co/TPaJuO7vKR
US authorities have been able to identify the culprits behind fraudulent calls with an AI-generated voice of president Joe Biden urging people not to vote in upcoming elections. https://t.co/tdPFAbJKS4
Fake calls using AI voice of Biden used to discourage US voters https://t.co/tdPFAbJKS4
The FCC has issued a cease and desist and is working on a new proposal banning AI-generated robocalls. https://t.co/1mKpoD7rHq
Fake Biden robocall traced to companies in Texas, New Hampshire attorney general says https://t.co/arI4SlCQcB
A North Texas man is allegedly behind the artificial intelligence robocalls pretending to be President Joe Biden during the New Hampshire Primary last month according to the state's attorney general. https://t.co/GApGhUBtDv
New Hampshire's AG has named a Texas telecom company as the source of an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden that told Democrats not to vote in last month’s presidential primary. https://t.co/oCm0ZPOMP8
New Hampshire AG says Texas firm was behind AI-generated Joe Biden robocall https://t.co/gTH4RorT36
2 North Texas firms linked to AI-generated robocalls sounding like Biden https://t.co/cLC6S1ZiiC
Arlington man under investigation over fake Biden robocalls ahead of New Hampshire primary https://t.co/Kc5XOUMfYG
Texas-based group, Walter Monk were source of fake President Biden robocalls to NH voters, AG says https://t.co/yCoXAZgYgo
New Hampshire attorney general says the fake President Biden robocall that discouraged voters from voting for him in the state's primary can be traced back to a Texas-based firm. https://t.co/Nb6iKDaewE https://t.co/qfs03Ojnz6
Mysterious Texas Company Blamed for Robocall That Deepfaked Biden's Voice https://t.co/YwAkOlw5jE
New Hampshire authorities trace Biden AI robocall to Texas-based telecom, @derekdoestech reports. https://t.co/jIYCTBfCQV
Two Texas companies were behind the AI Joe Biden robocalls https://t.co/DgOtB4BYRh
A Texas company is behind fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire, state's attorney general says.https://t.co/wqsF9WFpqI
Phony AI Biden robocalls reached up to 25,000 voters, says New Hampshire AG https://t.co/Bz0VTBVeM4 https://t.co/pMDyD0NQYF
The fake President Biden robocalls that were blasted out in New Hampshire ahead of the primary have been traced to a Texas company. https://t.co/VtHI7WkszQ
UPDATE: The New Hampshire Attorney General announced today that his office has opened a criminal investigation into Life Corporation, a Texas-based telecom company revealed to be behind robocalls impersonating President Joe Biden that went out last month. https://t.co/KtQHUyCEp3
Authorities issued cease-and-desist orders Tuesday against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s primary. https://t.co/4FyU1pc1DI
Who Is the Operator Behind the NH/Biden Voter Suppression Calls? https://t.co/3nM6NXi7ER via @TPM
New Hampshire's AG says fake robocalls using deepfaked audio of Biden to discourage voters numbered 5K to 25K and are linked to Lingo Telecom and a Texas firm (CNN) https://t.co/fkyczjLAyN 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/78fSdj4ZSK
AI-generated Biden robocall linked to Texas companies, officials say https://t.co/BEp0lb4oiw
New Hampshire’s attorney general Tuesday announced a criminal investigation into a Texas-based company that was allegedly behind thousands of AI-generated calls impersonating President Biden in the run-up to the state’s primary elections. https://t.co/aeK8TMqZ6Q
Source of Biden ‘deep fake' robocalls before New Hampshire primary traced to North Texas companies https://t.co/xyKQqyUfHk
Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire’s primary https://t.co/9U6zoiIPab
Feds Threaten to Kill the Phone Company Behind Biden Deepfake Robocalls https://t.co/HwOgc9WuUF https://t.co/t18d87db6X
New Hampshire AG traces robocalls with 'AI-generated clone' of Biden's voice back to Texas-based companies https://t.co/OoBIlITime
Fake Biden robocall before N.H. primary linked to Texas company, AG says https://t.co/tI82pEpWO9
Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primary https://t.co/89yPOzHUTL
Biden Deepfake Robocall Urging Voters To Skip New Hampshire Primary Traced To Texas Company https://t.co/Dh13wTfqxi https://t.co/GVFTILtLfS
New Hampshire's Attorney General names a Texas telecom company as the source of an apparently AI-generated robocall impersonating President Biden that told Democrats not to vote in last month’s presidential primary. https://t.co/4SrhaceaKz
Read about a fake robocall imitating @POTUS's voice that attempted to suppress democratic voters and was traced back to a company in Texas. https://t.co/PZDJiESIbO
AI-generated Biden calls came through shady telecom and Texan front ‘Life Corporation’ https://t.co/vnckHqHrDQ
AI-generated Biden calls came through shady telecom and Texan front ‘Life Corporation’: https://t.co/S3CjeMtgqb by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
NEW DETAILS: Texas-based group, Walter Monk were source of fake President Biden robocalls to NH voters, AG says https://t.co/pFOk6Qy65n
Investigators ID source of deepfake calls simulating Biden's voice | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/lP72cADtr3
BREAKING: NH Attorney General @JohnFormella says investigators have traced back the apparent AI generated robocalls using a voice sounding like President Biden urging voters not to vote in the state’s Presidential Primary Election on 1/23. Details on @7News https://t.co/H4OVPEkvnp
New Hampshire authorities said they had traced a doctored audio message of President Joe Biden to a Texas company and its owner https://t.co/cyZAAGqMee
Fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire linked to Texas company, AG says https://t.co/ruPz83btk1
⚠️ NEW HAMPSHIRE ATTORNEY GENERAL: FAKE BIDEN ROBOCALL TRACED TO TEXAS-BASED LIFE CORP (Reuters) A fake robocall imitating President Joe Biden's voice and attempting to dissuade people from voting for him in New Hampshire's primary election has been traced back to Texas-based… https://t.co/9CIBHw7Dzy
.@NH_DOJ and FCC issues cease and desist order against Life Corporation, Lingo Telecom and Walter Monk, all from Texas, for carrying out "thousands" of A1 robocalls with @POTUS voice on Jan. 21, 2 days before FITN. #nhpolitics
Watch live on CBS News Boston: New Hampshire Attorney General to update fake Joe Biden robocall investigation https://t.co/ruPz83btk1
New Hampshire Attorney General to update on fake Joe Biden robocall investigation https://t.co/ruPz83btk1
FCC Chairwoman proposes making all AI-generated robocalls “illegal” to help State Attorneys General https://t.co/mmBsFCLgRw | by @Orrick