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The FCC says AI voices in robocalls are illegal

The FCC's ruling opens the door for fines and lawsuits against robocallers who use AI voice cloning. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

The Federal Communications Commission ruled on Thursday that robocalls using voices generated by artificial intelligence are illegal, amid concerns over how the cutting-edge technology is being used to scam people and deceive voters.

"Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters," FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement. "We're putting the fraudsters behind these robocalls on notice."

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