Rising menace of robocalls using AI-generated voices made illegal
The Federal Communications Commission in the United States has made the rising menace of robocalls using AI-generated voices illegal. It declared the use of such technology in unsolicited robocalls would be outlawed, effective immediately – a move that grants state authorities the power to prosecute individuals or entities responsible for these deceptive calls. FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement on Thursday (08.02.24): "Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters "We're putt...