The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The FCC Wants AI Robocalls to Be Illegal
Feb 1, 2024
The FCC is initiating a crackdown on AI-generated robocalls, highlighting concerns about voter suppression. The discussion also touches on the future of AI regulations. In industry innovations, VW launches a cutting-edge AI lab, and Mastercard enhances security with new fraud detection technologies. Tune in for insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on our daily lives.
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AI Robocalls Impersonate Biden
- AI-generated robocalls impersonated Joe Biden, urging New Hampshire Democrats not to vote in the primary.
- The FCC now aims to make such AI-generated robocalls illegal, expanding beyond existing voter suppression laws.
AI and Law's Gray Area
- The FCC's move to ban AI-generated voice cloning highlights the complex intersection of AI and law.
- It raises the question of whether to prioritize preventing harm or enabling positive use cases, as even legitimate uses could become illegal.
NVIDIA's China-Specific Chip
- NVIDIA has created the H20 chip, specifically designed for the Chinese market, to bypass US export restrictions on AI hardware.
- This is NVIDIA's most powerful chip designed for China after the recent bans.