The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled that robocalls using AI-generated voices are now illegal under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, aiming to curb scams and misinformation campaigns.
Key Points:
- AI-generated voice robocalls are considered “artificial” and illegal with immediate effect.
- The ruling empowers state attorneys to combat these robocalls more effectively.
- Violators face stiff penalties, with fines up to $1,500 per incident.
- Prior express consent is required for any robocall using artificial or prerecorded voices.
- The FCC’s move responds to a request from attorneys general from 26 states for stricter regulations.
Source: AI-generated voices in robocalls are illegal, rules FCC
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