In January, AI-generated voice imitating President Biden instructed voters not to take part in the New Hampshire Primary, prompting the Federal Communications Commission to crack down on those responsible for the Biden deepfake as the 2024 election approaches. Lingo Telecom, the company behind the fraudulent calls, will pay the FCC a $1 million civil penalty and must implement a compliance plan. In response to the settlement, Enforcement Bureau Chief Loyaan A. Egal highlighted the potential threat posed by the misuse of generative AI voice-cloning technology and caller ID spoofing, emphasizing that communication service providers must take responsibility to protect the public. This action follows the FCC’s proposed $6 million fine for Steven Kramer, the political consultant who directed the calls and allegedly violated the Truth in Caller ID Act by spoofing a local politician’s phone number, with enforcement still pending in Kramer’s case.
