FCC Rules AI-Voiced Robocalls Illegal & Elon Musk Wants You to Sue Disney
Feb 9, 2024
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Tucker Carlson discusses his controversial interview with Vladimir Putin. FCC rules AI-voiced robocalls illegal and Elon Musk wants to sue Disney. Super Bowl bets and predictions.
Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin highlighted the lack of challenging questions from Carlson and the ongoing crackdown on foreign press in Russia.
The FCC's ruling banning AI-generated robocalls expands the legal tools available to prosecute offenders, although it doesn't completely solve the issue.
Deep dives
Tucker Carlson's Controversial Interview with Vladimir Putin
Tucker Carlson recently conducted a historic and controversial two-hour interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This interview marked the first time Putin had spoken to a Western-based media figure since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Carlson faced criticism for not challenging Putin's claims, and the interview occurred amidst a major crackdown on foreign press in Russia.
FCC Takes Action Against AI-Generated Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has invoked the 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act to ban AI-generated unsolicited robocalls. This action comes after a wave of AI phone calls mimicking President Joe Biden's voice during the New Hampshire primary. While the ruling is a step towards mitigating robocalls, it does not fully eliminate the problem. However, it expands the legal toolkit available for prosecuting offenders.
Elon Musk Backs Lawsuits Against Disney
Elon Musk is escalating his feud with Disney by funding a legal challenge by actor Gina Carano, who was terminated from her role in 'The Mandalorian.' Musk, who has openly criticized Disney and its CEO Bob Iger in the past, is supporting Carano's claim of wrongful termination and discrimination. Musk's involvement in these lawsuits has garnered attention, as it is uncommon for a CEO to back litigation against another company in which they are not directly involved.
Episode 254: Neal and Toby break down the Tucker Carlson interview with Vladimir Putin and what it means for X and content creators. Plus, the FCC rules AI-voiced robocalls are illegal and Elon Musk wants to go after Disney. The guys share their stock and dog of the week and why Australia wants to stop your boss from contacting you after hours. And finally, a look at the top Super Bowl bets you can make ahead of the big game on Sunday.