The Federal Communications Commission said Lingo transmitted fake robocalls that used generative artificial intelligence voice cloning technology “to spread disinformation“The calls were directed by political consultant Steve Kramer, who has been charged by the New Hampshire attorney general’s office.
The FCC previously proposed fining Lingo $2 million for allegedly transmitting robocalls in January. The FCC said that under the settlement, Lingo will implement a compliance plan requiring strict adherence to the FCC’s caller ID authentication rules.
Lingo did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“This settlement sends a strong message that communications service providers are the first line of defense against these threats and will be held accountable for ensuring they do their part to protect the American public,” said FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief Loyaan Egal.
Kramer is facing charges after thousands of New Hampshire residents received an automated message asking them not to vote until November.
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Kramer told media outlets in February that he paid $500 to have the calls sent to voters to draw attention to the problem after they were discovered in January. He had worked for Biden’s rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, who reported the calls. The FCC has separately proposed fining Kramer $6 million for the robocalls.
Last month, the commission voted to propose requiring political ads broadcast on radio and television to disclose whether the content is AI-generated.
There is growing concern in Washington that AI generated The content could mislead voters in the Nov. 5 presidential and midterm elections. The FCC has said artificial intelligence will likely play a major role in political ads in 2024.
The proposed rule would require written and live disclosures and would cover cable operators, satellite television providers and radio providers. The FCC does not have authority to regulate internet or social media ads or streaming services.
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