Current federal regulations generally prohibit unsolicited robocalls to cellphones to protect consumers from spam and harassment. A granted waiver would exempt political groups from these rules, enabling campaign operatives to bypass prior-consent requirements for AI-voiced calls leading up to the vote.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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FCC Evaluates Request for Unsolicited AI Political Robocalls
US Politics13 days ago
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a petition from the conservative Club for Growth to lift restrictions on automated telephone campaigns ahead of the November midterm elections. The proposal, reported by ABC News, would permit political organizations to use AI-generated voices to contact mobile device users without first obtaining their permission.
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