The FCC has proposed a $6 million fine for a scammer who utilized voice-cloning technology to impersonate President Biden in illegal robocalls during a New Hampshire primary election. This incident highlights the misuse of generative AI technology to interfere with elections and defraud consumers. The fine serves as a warning to high-tech scammers about the consequences of using AI for illegal activities.
The perpetrator, a political consultant named Steve Kramer, collaborated with shady entities to carry out the robocall scheme. Despite the FCC declaring AI-generated voices illegal for robocalls, the ease of creating fake voices using generative AI platforms poses a significant challenge in preventing such fraudulent activities. The $6 million fine, although a substantial amount, may not be the final sum paid, as the actual amount could be lower due to various factors.
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