a political consultant who admits to using The robocall scheme is facing several charges this year from the Federal Communications Commission, as well as a hefty fine. Steve Kramer (pictured above) said his goal with the initial robocall in New Hampshire was to warn people about the dangers of artificial intelligence. notes.
Cramer previously worked for longtime Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips, who suspended his campaign in March. Kramer called for “urgent action” on artificial intelligence “across all regulatory bodies and platforms.”
He is now charged with 13 felony counts of voter suppression and 13 felony counts of candidate impersonation. The fake Biden vote allegedly urged people not to participate in the primaries and to “save your votes for the November election.” New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, who disclosed the chargesHe said there was a robocall in February .
There is an FCC $6 million fine against Kramer for allegedly violating the Truth in Caller ID Act after a robocall allegedly spoofed the phone number of a local political consultant. Agency too and a $2 million fine against Lingo Telecom, a telecommunications operator that manages phone lines, for violating caller ID rules. FCC AI-generated voices in robocalls immediately after the Kramer incident.
“New Hampshire is committed to ensuring that our elections are free from illegal interference, and our investigation into this matter is ongoing,” AG Formella said. “The Federal Communications Commission will announce a separate enforcement action against Mr. Kramer based on violations of federal law,” the law. I am pleased to see that our federal partners are similarly committed to protecting consumers and voters from harmful robocalls and voter suppression.”
Meanwhile, the FCC may soon require political advertisers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in their TV and radio broadcasts. However, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has no intention of banning the use of AI-generated content in political ads. “As AI tools become more accessible, the commission wants to ensure consumers are fully informed when the technology is used,” Rosenworcel on Wednesday.
