Thursday, 22 August, 2024

FCC Fines Telecom Provider Lingo For Biden Deepfake Robocalls

The FCC has fined telecom company Lingo $1 million for its role in distributing robocalls that featured a deepfake voice of President Joe Biden. The robocalls, which were politically motivated, sparked widespread concern over the use of AI-generated content to manipulate public opinion. The fine underscores the FCC's commitment to cracking down on deceptive practices and the growing challenges posed by deepfake technology in telecommunications.