Indicted Fake Biden Robocaller Hit With $6M FCC Fine

The Associated Press reports:

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a $6 million fine against a political consultant who sent AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to voters ahead of New Hampshire’s presidential primary.

Steve Kramer, who also faces two dozen criminal charges in New Hampshire, has admitted orchestrating a message that was sent to thousands of voters two days before the first-in-the-nation primary on Jan. 23.

The message played an AI-generated voice similar to Biden’s that used his phrase “What a bunch of malarkey” and falsely suggested that voting in the primary would preclude voters from casting a ballot in November.

Read the full article.

Ouch…… Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine, criminal charges (from @AP) https://t.co/1zWs9Ry5Oh

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) May 23, 2024