The proposed rule would require radio and TV broadcasters to inquire of political advertisers as to whether their ad includes AI-generated content.
A broadcast station that receives a candidate or issue ad containing...more
The FCC last week released a highly anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on proposed disclosure requirements for political ads containing AI-generated content. The item was adopted earlier this...more
Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced at the FCC’s July 16 open meeting that the Commission is considering adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on proposals to regulate AI-generated robocalls. The...more
In the two months since we published our article on the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising, efforts to legislate and regulate the use of such media at the federal level in Congress and at the Federal...more
In the wake of an AI-generated robocall that featured a deepfake of President Biden’s voice, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a Declaratory Ruling confirming that calls that use cloned voices or other...more
2/19/2024
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Broadcasters need to be aware of legal issues associated with the use of AI, deepfakes and synthetic media in political advertising.
Thirteen states have statutes or legislation governing the use of AI in political...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering in “Operation Stop Scam Calls,” a multijurisdictional effort to stop illegal telemarketing calls.
Recent actions by the FCC...more
8/4/2023
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Civil Monetary Penalty ,
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