Lingo Telecom agrees to $1 million fine over AI-generated Biden robocalls

Lingo Telecom agreed to pay a $1 million fine after the agency said it transmitted fake robocalls imitating President Joe Biden seeking to dissuade people from voting for him in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary election, a U.S. government regulator said on Wednesday.

The Federal Communications Commission said Lingo transmitted spoofed 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 state attorney general’s office.