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Telecom company fined 1M for role in Biden deepfake scam
Telecom company fined 1M for role in Biden deepfake scam

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The Telecom Company was fined $1 million for a role in the Biden Deepfake Scandal

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined Lingo Telecom, a Texas-based telecommunications company, $1 million for its involvement in a fraudulent scheme that used a deepfake of President Joe Biden’s voice. The scam aimed to deter voters from participating in the New Hampshire primary through deceptive robocalls.

The FCC’s fine is part of a broader effort to hold telecom companies accountable for the content they distribute through their networks. Alongside the financial penalty, Lingo Telecom must implement a comprehensive compliance plan, which includes adhering to strict caller ID authentication rules and following “Know Your Customer” and “Know Your Upstream Provider” principles. These measures aim to improve the monitoring and verification of call traffic.

Political consultant Steve Kramer orchestrated the deepfake scam, which involved AI-generated audio imitating Biden’s voice to mislead voters. Kramer, who was working for rival candidate Dean Phillips, faces criminal charges and a substantial fine for his role in the scheme. The FCCâ€TMs action underscores the growing concern over the misuse of AI technology in elections and highlights the need for transparency in communication.

The FCC has fined Lingo Telecom $1 million for its involvement in a deepfake scam, which used AI-generated audio of President Biden’s voice to deceive voters in the New Hampshire primary. The fine, along with new compliance requirements, aims to improve accountability and transparency in telecommunications. This case highlights the increasing risks posed by deepfake technology in the electoral process.

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