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Robocaller behind AI Biden deepfake faces charges and hefty FCC fine

engadget.com
submitted
a year ago
byjustadevtotechnology

Summary

Steve Kramer admitted to using a deepfake of President Joe Biden's voice in a robocall scheme this year. He has now been charged with 13 felony counts of voter suppression and 13 misdemeanor counts of impersonation of a candidate. The FCC has proposed a $6 million fine against Kramer, citing an alleged violation of the Truth in Caller ID Act.
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3 Comments

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kaiserseahorse
a year ago
There had to have a been a better way to "warn people about the dangers of artificial intelligence" right? One that didn't pick a particular political candidate and land you with a bunch of felonies?
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justadevOP
a year ago*
Yup all sorts of ways, if that had actually been his goal. I really don't believe him
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boredgamer
a year ago
With how contentious this election is shaping up to be, I say lay it on him