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Justice Department defends group’s right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Department defends group’s right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — The federal Justice Department is defending the legal right to challenge robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and U.S. Attorney Jane Young filed a statement of interest Thursday in the lawsuit brought by the League of Women Voters against Steve Kramer — …

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Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges

Associated Press  

LACONIA, N.H. — A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice made his first court appearance Wednesday in New Hampshire, where he is charged with voter suppression and impersonating a candidate ahead of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary. At Kramer’s arraignment in Belknap County on Wednesday, Assistant Attorney General Brendan O’Donnell successfully argued that Kramer …

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US political consultant Steven Kramer indicted over AI-generated Joe Biden robocalls, faces $6 million fine
7 months ago

US political consultant Steven Kramer indicted over AI-generated Joe Biden robocalls, faces $6 million fine

Live Mint  

A Louisiana Democratic political consultant was indicted over a fake robocall imitating U.S. President Joe Biden seeking to dissuade people from voting for him in New Hampshire's Democratic primary election, the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said on Thursday. Steven Kramer, 54, faces 13 charges of felony voter suppression and 13 misdemeanor impersonation of a candidate charges after thousands of …

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Faked Biden Robocall Results in Charges for Democratic Operative
7 months ago

Faked Biden Robocall Results in Charges for Democratic Operative

Live Mint  

A Democratic operative faces state criminal charges and a fine from federal regulators for using artificial intelligence to fake President Joe Biden’s voice in robocalls aimed at dissuading Democrats from voting in the New Hampshire primary election. Steve Kramer, who worked for Biden’s Democratic primary challenger Dean Phillips, was accused by state prosecutors on Thursday of 13 felony counts of …

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Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
7 months ago

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to voters ahead of New Hampshire’s presidential primary faces a $6 million fine and more than two dozen criminal charges. “Lingo Telecom takes its regulatory obligations extremely seriously and has fully cooperated with federal and state agencies to assist with identifying the parties responsible …

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A political consultant faces charges and fines for Biden deepfake robocalls
7 months ago

A political consultant faces charges and fines for Biden deepfake robocalls

NPR  

A political consultant faces charges and fines for Biden deepfake robocalls toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images North America The Democratic political consultant behind a robocall that used artificial intelligence to impersonate President Biden is facing a steep federal fine and criminal charges in New Hampshire. The Federal Communications Commission proposed a $6 million fine against Steve Kramer, who has admitted …

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FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that’s probably going to see growth over the coming years.” The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and …

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Lara Trump's RNC sends out robocalls pushing lies about 'massive fraud' in 2020: report
8 months, 1 week ago

Lara Trump's RNC sends out robocalls pushing lies about 'massive fraud' in 2020: report

Raw Story  

The Republican National Committee reportedly sent out robocalls to voters pushing false claims about "massive fraud" committed in 2020. The new RNC, led by new chair Michael Whatley and new co-chair Lara Trump, is pushing the unsubstantiated theories that the last election was rigged in order to mobilize the electorate come November 5. No photo IDs, unsecured ballot drop boxes, …

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Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls says he was trying to highlight a need for AI rules
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls says he was trying to highlight a need for AI rules

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — The political consultant behind a robocall that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice said Monday he was trying to send a wake-up call about the potential malign uses of artificial intelligence, not influence the outcome of last month’s New Hampshire primary. “Maybe I’m a villain today, but I think in the end we get a better country and …

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Robocalls, ringless voicemails and AI: Real estate enters the age of automation
10 months, 1 week ago

Robocalls, ringless voicemails and AI: Real estate enters the age of automation

LA Times  

Southern California’s real estate market is as cold as the snow currently adorning the peaks of its mountains. He’s one of many agents who rushed into real estate hoping for a taste of California’s latest gold rush. “I don’t have time to cold call all day,” said one real estate agent who asked to remain anonymous due to the potential …

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US Govt Bans AI-Generated Calls To Save Consumers From Voice Cloning Scams
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US Govt Bans AI-Generated Calls To Save Consumers From Voice Cloning Scams

News 18  

The US Federal Communications Commission has barred robocalls with voices generated by artificial intelligence to protect consumers from voice-cloning scams. The unanimous judgment on Thursday recognises the calls made with AI-generated voices as “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, according to FCC. This comes as New Hampshire authorities continue their probe into AI-generated robocalls that used the voice of …

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AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal
54 years, 11 months ago

AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal

Wired  

It’s now illegal in the US for robocallers to use AI-generated voices, thanks to a new ruling by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday. “Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters,” FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement on Thursday. “We’re putting the fraudsters behind these robocalls …

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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The announcement comes as New Hampshire authorities are advancing their investigation into AI-generated robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice to discourage …

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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

LA Times  

The decision by the FCC to outlaw robocalls that contain voices generated by AI aims to send a message that exploiting the technology to mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead …

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Mystery Company Linked to Biden Robocall Identified by New Hampshire Attorney General
54 years, 11 months ago

Mystery Company Linked to Biden Robocall Identified by New Hampshire Attorney General

Wired  

On Tuesday, New Hampshire attorney general John Formella said that a Texas-based telecom company was behind the reportedly AI-generated robocalls impersonating President Joe Biden that went out ahead of the state’s presidential primary last month. The Federal Communications Commission sent its own cease-and-desist letters to Life Corporation, as well as another Texas company, Lingo Telecom, the alleged voice service provider …

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Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire’s primary
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire’s primary

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Authorities issued cease-and-desist orders against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary last month. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said Tuesday that investigators have identified the source of the calls as Life Corporation and …

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Trump-loving dirty tricksters have their day at Michigan Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump-loving dirty tricksters have their day at Michigan Supreme Court

Raw Story  

Two far-right operatives who made tens of thousands of calls spreading misinformation about voting across Midwestern states ahead of the 2020 presidential election, had oral arguments taken Thursday in their robocall voter intimidation criminal case in the Michigan Supreme Court. Investigators who have looked into calls made in Michigan, Ohio and New York estimate that Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, …

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Can New York’s mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he’s making robocalls in different languages
1 year, 2 months ago

Can New York’s mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he’s making robocalls in different languages

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn’t actually speak, posing new ethical questions about the government’s use of the rapidly evolving technology. “The robocalls that we’re using, we’re using different languages to speak directly to the diversity of New Yorkers.” …

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Can New York’s mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he’s making robocalls in multiple languages
1 year, 2 months ago

Can New York’s mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he’s making robocalls in multiple languages

LA Times  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn’t actually speak, posing new ethical questions about the government’s use of the rapidly evolving technology. “The robocalls that we’re using, we’re using different languages to speak directly to the diversity of New Yorkers.” The calls come …

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Mobile Users Will Lose $58 Billion To Scam Calls Globally In 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Mobile Users Will Lose $58 Billion To Scam Calls Globally In 2023

News 18  

Mobile users are expected to lose a massive $58 billion to fraudulent scam calls globally this year, a report showed on Monday. These losses will be driven by the increase in multifarious scam calls to deceive end users, such as unauthorised call forwarding or caller ID spoofing, with the end goal of financial gain. Despite the ongoing development of robocalling …

MAGA hoaxer Jacob Wohl found to have violated the KKK Act by federal judge
1 year, 9 months ago

MAGA hoaxer Jacob Wohl found to have violated the KKK Act by federal judge

Raw Story  

Far-right activist Jacob Wohl and his associate Jack Burkman violated the Voting Rights Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act when they fired off robocalls to Black voters trying to trick them out of voting, ruled a federal judge on Wednesday. "Wohl and Burkman have been tied to multiple political hoaxes targeting perceived rivals of former President Donald Trump, including …

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Justice Dept. weighs in on 2020 election robocall suit
2 years, 4 months ago

Justice Dept. weighs in on 2020 election robocall suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. Justice Department has weighed in on a civil lawsuit against two conservative political operatives accused of using robocalls to dissuade Black voters from taking part in the 2020 election. The Justice Department said Friday the plain language of the Voting Rights Act “prohibits threats of non-physical harm, as well as attempts to intimidate, threaten, or …

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FCC orders an end to auto warranty robocalls
2 years, 5 months ago

FCC orders an end to auto warranty robocalls

LA Times  

Auto warranty renewal calls were the top robocall complaint filed with the Federal Communications Commission by consumers in 2021. Auto warranty renewal calls were the top robocall complaint filed with the FCC by consumers in 2021, with the number of such complaints rising to more than 12,000, compared with about 7,600 in 2020, the agency said. Other top categories for …

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Column: Don’t try to reach this robocaller. It doesn’t pick up the phone
3 years ago

Column: Don’t try to reach this robocaller. It doesn’t pick up the phone

LA Times  

An L.A. man says he’s receiving as many as many as eight calls a day from a telemarketer called Quantum 3 Media. “I get other spam calls, but I’ve never had anyone come after me like this,” the Cheviot Hills resident said. “I’ve been getting phone calls at a rate of 6 to 10 per day from these spammers,” says …

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