{"id":27426,"date":"2024-08-22T23:05:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=27426"},"modified":"2024-08-22T20:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T17:01:53","slug":"telecom-fined-for-deepfake-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/telecom-fined-for-deepfake-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Telecom Fined for DeepFake Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Texas-based telecommunications company Lingo Telecom has been fined $1 million by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its involvement in an illegal deepfake scam targeting the New Hampshire primary. The scam distributed AI-generated recordings of President Joe Biden\u2019s voice via robocalls in an attempt to suppress voter turnout.<\/p>\n<h2>Lingo Telecom Fined by FCC for DeepFake<\/h2>\n<p>The FCC\u2019s action against Lingo Telecom requires not only a fine, but also the implementation of a \u201chistorical compliance plan,\u201d which requires strict adherence to caller ID verification rules and \u201cKnow Your Customer\u201d and \u201cKnow Your Upstream Provider\u201d policies, allowing for better monitoring and verification of call traffic.<\/p>\n<p><em>Might interest you: <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/whale-loses-55-million-in-devastating-crypto-hack\/\">Whale Loses $55 Million in Devastating Crypto Hack<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Deepfake bot calls orchestrated by political consultant Steve Kramer, who worked for rival candidate Dean Phillips, were aimed at manipulating voters and disrupting the democratic process. Kramer\u2019s indictment in May highlights the serious consequences of using AI-powered deepfakes in election interference, raising concerns about the growing threat of disinformation in future elections.<\/p>\n<p>This case underscores the need for robust regulatory measures and public awareness to protect democratic processes from the misuse of new technologies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Telegram,\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0channels for the latest news and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas-based telecommunications company Lingo Telecom has been fined $1 million by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its involvement in an illegal deepfake scam targeting the New Hampshire primary. The scam distributed AI-generated recordings of President Joe Biden\u2019s voice via robocalls in an attempt to suppress voter turnout. 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