From Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · · 50s
Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before midterms
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer calls on the FCC to reject a petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls ahead of November elections.
In brief
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer calls on the FCC to reject a petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls ahead of November elections. Chuck Schumer urged the FCC to reject a petition allowing AI robocalls in campaigns, warning they could spread disinformation before the November midterm elections…
Schumer opposes AI robocall petition
US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York urged the Federal Communications Commission not to approve a petition by the conservative group Club for Growth to allow AI-generated robocalls.
Schumer warns of campaign deception
Schumer said on Monday that under this change, campaigns could use opponents' voices to send messages that are disingenuous or blatant lies.
“Under this change, campaigns could use their opponents' voice to send out a message that is, at best, disingenuous and, at worst, a blatant lie.”
Decision deadline approaches
The FCC's public comment period on the petition is coming to a close as the November midterm elections approach.
The takeaway
Chuck Schumer urged the FCC to reject a petition allowing AI robocalls in campaigns, warning they could spread disinformation before the November midterm elections.
