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FCC weighs allowing AI-generated political robocalls
Original: AI-generated political robocalls could flood your phone if FCC green-lights petition Commissioner warns of 'tsunami of r
An FCC petition seeks permission for AI-generated political robocalls, and at least one commissioner is warning it could unleash a 'tsunami of robocalls' ahead of elections. Critics say the ruling would flood voters' phones with synthetic political messages, raising fresh concerns about deception and consent as regulators decide how far AI voice technology can be used in campaign outreach.
Why now: Regulators are about to decide on a petition that could allow AI robocalls in political campaigns, raising concerns about election misinformation.
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