Officials warn voters about AI-generated political robocalls

Voters are being warned to remain alert for fraudulent political robocalls ahead of Election Day as artificial intelligence makes it increasingly difficult to determine whether a caller is real.

Scammers can use AI technology to clone the voices of candidates and other public figures, allowing fabricated messages to sound convincing.

During the 2024 presidential election, voters in New Hampshire received a fraudulent robocall imitating then-President Joe Biden. The Federal Trade Commission later took action against the company responsible for the call.

Federal rules prohibit certain uses of AI-generated voices in robocalls. However, a conservative organization is seeking to have the restrictions relaxed ahead of this year’s election.

Voters should verify election information through official state and county election offices before acting on instructions received through an unsolicited call.