Consultant fined $6 million for using AI to fake Biden's voice in robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday finalized a $6 million fine for a political consultant over fake robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden's voice, urging New Hampshire voters not to vote in that state's Democratic primary.
Political consultant fined $6M for using AI to fake Biden’s voice in robocalls to voters
Kramer told media outlets he paid $500 to have the calls sent to voters to raise attention to the danger of artificial intelligence in campaigns.
Mastermind behind Biden AI robocalls fined $6M by FCC
The FCC first proposed the fine in May. In February, Kramer admitted to creating the robocall operation. A former consultant for Minnesota congressman and presidential candidate Dean Phillips, Kramer said the calls were created as a way to spell out the dangers of AI content in political campaigns.
Political Consultant Fined $6M for NH Robo Calls Before January Primary
The Federal Communications Commission adopted a $6 million fine against political consultant Steve Kramer for illegal robocalls made using deepfake, AI-generated voice cloning technology and caller ID spoofing to spread election misinformation to potential New Hampshire voters prior to the state’s January primary presidential election.
Consultant fined $6M for AI-generated Biden robocalls
WASHINGTON >> The Federal Communications Commission today finalized a $6 million fine for a political consultant over fake robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice, urging New Hampshire voters not to vote in that state’s Democratic primary.
FCC fines political consultant $6 million for AI-generated robocalls targeting NH voters
Kramer admitted to sending the misleading calls, which mimicked President Joe Biden's voice, urging people not to vote in the presidential primary.
FCC Levies $6 Million Fine Against Biden Robocaller
The US Federal Communications Commission levied a $6 million fine on Steve Kramer, the perpetrator behind thousands of robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice.
FCC Finalizes $6 Million Fine Over AI-Generated Biden Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday finalized a $6 million fine for a political consultant over fake robocalls in imitating President Joe Biden that sought to dissuade people from voting for him in a New Hampshire's primary election.
FCC fines political consultant $6 million for deepfake robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially issued its full recommended fine against political consultant Steve Kramer for a series of illegal robocalls using deepfake AI technology and caller ID spoofing during the New Hampshire primaries.
Hoaxer behind Biden robocalls in N.H. slapped with $6 million FCC fine
Steve Kramer, the New Orleans-based political consultant who has admitted his involvement in the January hoax, must pay the fine for violating the federal Truth in Caller ID Act.
FCC fines political consultant $6 million for fake robocalls during NH primary
The fine follows a months-long investigation led by the FCC Enforcement Bureau, the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, and the New Hampshire Department of Justice.
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