WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday it’s illegal to make robocalls using voices generated by artificial intelligence.
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The ruling gives state leaders a new mechanism to go after companies that use that technology, and consumers could file lawsuits.
The FCC can also fine or block companies that use AI for robocalls.
In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9′s Evan Donovan explains how the new ruling can protect you.
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