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FCC Considers Allowing More Political Robocalls Before Midterms, Including Those Created with AI
Consumer groups warn the change could unleash a surge of unwanted calls, while supporters say it would improve outreach and polling accuracy.
- The Federal Communications Commission is weighing a request from The Club for Growth to permit AI-generated political robocalls before November's midterm elections, with a decision possible as soon as late October.
- Current federal law prohibits most unsolicited robocalls to cellphones without prior consent, though The Club for Growth argues these rules are outdated and dampen freedom of speech.
- Critics warn the change could trigger an AI misinformation surge during Election Day's final stretch, with Tim Harper of the Washington-based Center for Democracy and Technology cautioning that such a ruling opens 'a huge opportunity for abuse during a period where harm has outsized impact.'
- Commissioner Ana Gomez opposed the move, saying it would create 'a tsunami of robocalls and misinformation,' though if granted, the waiver would require callers to allow consumer opt-outs and limit calls to three within 30 days.
- Past incidents, including the 2024 New Hampshire robocall mimicking President Joe Biden, highlight existing risks, as Mekela Panditharatne of the Brennan Center warned that AI agents could manipulate voters or repurpose personal data.
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Ahead of Midterms, FCC Looks to Ease Rules on AI Robocalls
Americans' phones could soon be heard a lot more from campaigns—and from AI. The Federal Communications Commission is weighing a request from conservative group Club for Growth to relax limits on political robocalls to cellphones ahead of November's midterms, reports the AP, including calls that use AI-generated voices. Federal...
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