New Hampshire political consultant facing 24 criminal charges for robocalls mimicking President Biden, using AI technology. FCC imposes $6 million fines. Consultant claims it was a stunt to regulate AI. Calls led to outlawing deep fakes impersonating political candidates.
Key Points
Consultant admitted to commissioning the robocalls using AI technology
Calls discouraged people from participating in the primary election
FCC ruling recognized AI-generated voices as 'artificial' under the TCPA
Pros
Immediate action taken in outlawing deep fakes impersonating political candidates
FCC imposed $6 million in fines against the consultant
Cons
24 criminal charges faced by the political consultant
Potential misinformation spread through the robocalls