Senator Chuck Schumer has called on the FCC to reject a petition by Club for Growth that would allow AI-generated robocalls in political campaigns, warning of deception ahead of the November midterms.
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01Summary
- 01Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer urged the FCC on Monday not to approve a petition by the conservative group Club for Growth to permit AI-generated robocalls.
- 02The petition was filed on August 31 and the public comment period, which began on September 4, expires on Monday.
- 03FCC commissioner Anna Gomez echoed concerns, saying allowing such calls could bring chaos close to Election Day.
- 04In the 2024 New Hampshire primary, voters received an AI-generated robocall imitating President Joe Biden, which the FCC linked to a political consultant.
- 05Louisiana, Tennessee and Vermont have passed laws this year requiring disclosures for AI-generated campaign phone calls.
02Why it matters
This matters because AI-generated robocalls could spread misinformation and deceive voters in the upcoming midterm elections, undermining trust in political communication.
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