FCC Confirms that TCPA Applies to AI Technologies that Generate Human Voices

• Full Title:

  Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Protecting Consumers from Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
• Document Type:

  Declaratory Ruling
• Bureau(s):

  Consumer and Governmental Affairs
• Description

  Confirms that the TCPA's restrictions on the use of "artificial or prerecorded voice" encompass current AI technologies that generate human voices. As a result, calls that use such technologies require the prior express consent of the called party.
• DA/FCC #:

  FCC-24-17
• Docket No:

  23-362
• FCC Record Citation:

  39 FCC Rcd 1783 (2)
• FCC Record:

  FCC-24-17A1_Rcd.pdf

Related Document(s):
News Release - FCC Makes AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Illegal