The Aporia · Schumer urges US regulator to reject conservative group’s bid to use political AI-generated robocalls

Chuck Schumer urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a petition from the conservative group Club for Growth seeking permission to use AI-generated voices for political robocalls ahead of the November congressional elections. The comment period ended on October 19, allowing the FCC to take action this week. Club for Growth plans to spend $175 million in these midterms and argues that political speech should be treated similarly to commercial calls about deliveries or appointments. Schumer warned that AI-generated robocalls could mislead voters with false information from opponents' voices.

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Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, on October 19 urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a petition from the conservative group Club for Growth that seeks permission to use AI-generated robocalls for political purposes before the November congressional elections. Schumer warned that under such rules, campaigns could impersonate their opponents and spread misinformation. The comment period ended on October 19, meaning the FCC could act this week. Club for Growth's president David McIntosh previously stated in a statement that they want the FCC to treat political speech similarly to non-political calls about deliveries or medical appointments. Schumer also argued against relaxing standards that would allow special interests to flood cellphones with deepfake or dark-money-funded AI voices.

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