Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition that would allow political campaigns to use AI‑generated robocalls ahead of the November midterm elections.
The petition, submitted to the FCC, would enable the use of artificial‑intelligence technology to produce automated calls to voters. Schumer warned that such calls could undermine the integrity of the electoral process by spreading misinformation or manipulating voter opinions.
In a statement to the commission, Schumer urged the FCC to block the proposal, arguing that the potential for abuse outweighs any benefits the technology might offer to campaign outreach.
AI‑driven robocalls have raised concerns among regulators and election officials, who fear that the technology could be used to target specific demographic groups or to disseminate false information at scale.
The FCC is set to review the petition before the upcoming midterm elections, a critical period in which voter engagement and information accuracy are paramount.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
