Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections
Summary
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to approve a petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls before the November elections. He and FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez worry such calls could spread false information using opponents’ voices, causing confusion near Election Day.Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer opposes an FCC petition by the conservative group Club for Growth to permit AI robocalls for political campaigns.
- The petition was filed on August 31, and the public comment period ends soon.
- FCC Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez also warned about risks of misinformation from AI robocalls.
- AI-generated robocalls have already been used in the 2024 primary elections to spread false messages.
- Some states like Louisiana, Tennessee, and Vermont now require disclosure when AI is used in campaign calls.
- Current FCC rules ban robocalls to cellphones without consent but allow them on landlines.
- Club for Growth argues AI robocalls should have the same protections as other political speech.
- The FCC said it is only gathering comments and has no immediate plans to act on the petition.
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