Democratic FCC member warns of AI robocall misinformation risks in US
Summary
Anna Gomez, a Democratic member of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), warned against allowing political robocalls created by artificial intelligence (AI) before the midterm elections in November 2024. The FCC is reviewing a petition that would let political groups make automated calls to people without prior permission, which raises concerns about misinformation and unwanted calls.Key Facts
- Anna Gomez opposes a petition asking the FCC to allow AI-generated political robocalls without prior consent.
- The petition was filed on August 31 by Club for Growth, a conservative policy group, requesting to make automated calls without permission but with limits on call frequency and opt-out options.
- The FCC currently bans robocalls to cellphones without prior consent but allows them to landlines.
- AI voices can sound like real people, increasing the chance of impersonation and misinformation.
- In February 2024, the FCC banned the use of AI to create voices for robocalls, making it illegal.
- Voters in New Hampshire received an AI-generated robocall mimicking President Joe Biden, telling them not to vote; the responsible consultant faced fines but was acquitted.
- Some states like Louisiana, Tennessee, and Vermont now require labels on AI-generated campaign calls, and 25 states have laws about AI in elections since 2019.
- A 2024 poll found that most registered voters think the Trump administration and Congress have not taken AI risks seriously.
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