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FCC Confirms that TCPA Applies to AI Technologies that Generate Human Voices

  • Full Title:
    Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Protecting Consumers from Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
  • Document Type:
    Declaratory Ruling
  • Bureau(s):
    Consumer and Governmental Affairs
  • Description
    Confirms that the TCPA's restrictions on the use of "artificial or prerecorded voice" encompass current AI technologies that generate human voices. As a result, calls that use such technologies require the prior express consent of the called party.
  • DA/FCC #:
    FCC-24-17
  • Docket No:
    23-362

Related Document(s):
News Release - FCC Makes AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Illegal

Files

Declaratory Ruling: docx pdf txt

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