New Hampshire AG traces robocalls with ‘AI-generated clone’ of Biden’s voice back to Texas-based companies
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said Tuesday that two Texas-based companies received robocalls using an “AI-generated clone” of President Biden’s voice urging voters not to participate in the Granite State’s primary last month. He announced that the incident could have been traced back and asserted that the federal government may have colluded with the […]
Dean Phillips: Fake robocalls in NH highlight need for regulation
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on Monday denounced an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Biden in New Hampshire and urged voters not to vote in Tuesday's primary. The Democratic presidential candidate called robocalls “wrong” and said the incident highlights the need to regulate artificial intelligence. “Artificial intelligence is already all around us. It's coming towards us like […]
Fake robocalls in New Hampshire stoke election misinformation fears
The call highlights ongoing concerns raised by advocates and some lawmakers. Artificial intelligence (AI) This could amplify the spread of misinformation about the election. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said it received complaints about recorded messages that read:Sounds like President Biden“But it appears to have been artificially generated based on early indications.” The attorney […]
End of annoying robocalls? FTC cracks down on deceptive practices
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with XCast Labs after the Voice over Internet Protocol provider was accused of facilitating billions in robocalls. Federal regulators have sued the California-based company for helping other companies circumvent the Do Not Call Registry. Now, XCast Labs could have to pay a $10 million fine and begin […]