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Mystery Company Linked to Biden Robocall Identified by New Hampshire Attorney General
Feb 7, 2024
The podcast discusses the identification of a mystery company behind AI-generated robocalls impersonating Biden during the New Hampshire primary. The FCC is working on a proposal to ban such robocalls.
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- The Texas-based telecom company Life Corporation and its owner have been identified as the source behind the AI-generated Robo calls impersonating President Joe Biden, leading to a criminal investigation and cease and desist order.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed an update to ban AI-generated voice Robo calls, aiming to protect consumers by ensuring the authenticity of calls and cracking down on fakes while leaving room for undetected ones.
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Texas-based telecom company identified as source of impersonating Robo calls
New Hampshire Attorney General John Fermillis announced that a Texas-based telecom company called Life Corporation and its owner, Walter Monk, have been identified as the source behind the AI-generated Robo calls impersonating President Joe Biden that occurred prior to the state's presidential primary last month. The Attorney General's office has issued a cease and desist letter to the company and has initiated a criminal investigation. The Federal Communications Commission has also sent cease and desist letters to Life Corporation and another Texas-based voice service provider, Lingo Telecom. The aim is to ensure public confidence in the electoral process and deter any attempts to undermine elections using AI or other methods.
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