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Robocalls
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The Data Advisor
FCC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding the Use of AI-Generated Technologies for Consumer Communications
By Allie Fellows, Alyssa Worsham, Christine Au-Yeung, Hale Melnick
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a unanimous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry targeting the use of AI-related technologies for communicating with consumers.1 In the proposed rule,…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
Enforcement Bureau Settles with Lingo for Transmitting Illegal Robocalls
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has entered into a Consent Decree to resolve its investigation into apparent violations by Lingo Telecom, LLC (Lingo Telecom), of the FCC’s rules regarding STIR/SHAKEN attestations. …
Privacy World
FCC Moves Forward with Proposed Rules for Use of Artificial Intelligence with Robocalls and Political Advertisements
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) continues its regulatory focus on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in the communications world, with the issuance of new proposed regulations designed to protect consumers…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Proposes Rules for AI-Generated Robocalls, Robotexts
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry aimed at protecting consumers against the use of AI in robocalls and robotexts. The proposed rules would…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Proposes Rules Changes to Robocall Mitigation Database for Improved Accuracy of Filings
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing improvements to the Robocall Mitigation Database to ensure continued accuracy of the database. All providers, regardless of whether they are…
All About Advertising Law
Hello, This Is AI Calling. FCC Proposes New Rules for AI Robocalls
By Ellis McKennie, Leonard L. Gordon
Robocalls may have always had some artificial flavor to them; however, the proliferation of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to blur the line between human and machine interaction.…
Privacy World
FCC to Consider Formal Rules for Use of Artificial Intelligence and Robocalls
By Paul Besozzi
Building on last year's Notice of Inquiry, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) is poised to consider a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) at its August 7, 2024…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
AI Robocall NPRM on August FCC Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has published the tentative agenda for its August 2024 Open Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, at 10:30 a.m. EDT, and will be livestreamed at…
All About Advertising Law
AI Robocalls: Election Season Triggers Additional FCC Scrutiny
With the election cycle heating up as we approach the dog days of summer, so too is the Federal Communications Commission’s scrutiny of the use of AI technology in fraudulent…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Chair Questions Large Carriers About AI Robocall Prevention
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has sent letters requesting information from nine telecommunications companies about the actions they are taking to prevent artificial intelligence-generated fraud in robocalls used for political purposes.…