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Robocalls made with AI-generated voices are now illegal


The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has outlawed robocalls containing voices generated by artificial intelligence.

It gives the state power to prosecute “bad actors” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, a statute that prohibits junk robocalls with pre-recorded messages. Under this consumer protection law, telemarketers are prohibited from using automated dialers or artificial voice messages in calls to cell phones. She’s also appeared on BBC Radio 5 and The Guardian podcast to share her expertise on technology, influencers, and niche internet subcultures.

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