This is just one real-world example of how AI can already be weaponized by bad actors. And it's likely a big reason the FCC now wants to take action against AI-generated calls.

FCC's proposal to outlaw AI robocalls

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released a statement on Wednesday announcing a proposal that the FCC recognize calls generated by artificial intelligence as "artificial" voices under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). By doing this, the FCC would make AI-generated robocalls illegal.

"AI-generated voice cloning and images are already sowing confusion by tricking consumers into thinking scams and frauds are legitimate," Rosenworcel said in a statement. The statement continues:

This is just one real-world example of how AI can already be weaponized by bad actors. And it's likely a big reason the FCC now wants to take action against AI-generated calls.

FCC's proposal to outlaw AI robocalls

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released a statement on Wednesday announcing a proposal that the FCC recognize calls generated by artificial intelligence as "artificial" voices under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). By doing this, the FCC would make AI-generated robocalls illegal.

"AI-generated voice cloning and images are already sowing confusion by tricking consumers into thinking scams and frauds are legitimate," Rosenworcel said in a statement. The statement continues:

This is just one real-world example of how AI can already be weaponized by bad actors. And it's likely a big reason the FCC now wants to take action against AI-generated calls.

FCC's proposal to outlaw AI robocalls

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released a statement on Wednesday announcing a proposal that the FCC recognize calls generated by artificial intelligence as "artificial" voices under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). By doing this, the FCC would make AI-generated robocalls illegal.

"AI-generated voice cloning and images are already sowing confusion by tricking consumers into thinking scams and frauds are legitimate," Rosenworcel said in a statement. The statement continues: