Robocalls news and trends

Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
artificial intelligence // July 17, 2024

From Washington to Brussels, policymakers are scrambling to rein in artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid advance. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) targets AI-powered robocalls and the EU’s landmark AI Act looms, experts warn that smart regulation is crucial to harness AI’s potential while guarding against...

FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls
Regulation // February 08, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices in robocalls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

US Gov’t Sues Firms, Individuals For Fraudulent Robocalls
Security & Fraud // January 29, 2020

A lawsuit by the U.S. government is targeting five companies and three individuals accused of perpetuating hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Robocalls Go Unpunished, Exposing Regulatory Gaps
Legal // March 29, 2019

For foes of robocalls, there came a bit of poetic justice in recent weeks, courtesy of John Oliver, host of the weekly HBO comedy-news program “Last Week Tonight.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls

February 08, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices in robocalls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

US Gov’t Sues Firms, Individuals For Fraudulent Robocalls

January 29, 2020
A lawsuit by the U.S. government is targeting five companies and three individuals accused of perpetuating hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete...

FTC Files Complaint To Stop Credit Card Interest Scam

December 05, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission announced Monday (Dec. 4) it filed a complaint in a federal district court in Orlando to stop a credit card interest rate reduction scam. Get the...

FTC Fines Two Telemarketing Companies For Making Robocalls

January 16, 2017
The FTC is cracking down on robocall telemarketing businesses, announcing last week it cracked down on two such companies that have been making robocalls to consumers that have been on...