To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
2/8/2025, 2:07 PM
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Purpose and Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for the application of certain technical and procedural standards to systems that transmit artificial or prerecorded telephone messages generated using artificial intelligence.
Specifically, the standards require (1) that such messages clearly identify and state the telephone number or address of the individual or entity initiating the call, and (2) that any system making such phone calls release a recipient’s telephone line within five seconds of notification that the recipient has ended the call. Such standards are prescribed and implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and apply under current law to any system used to transmit an artificial or prerecorded voice message by telephone.
The bill also permits the FCC to apply the standards to other technologies used to transmit artificial and prerecorded telephone messages as it deems appropriate.
The bill addresses concerns about the potential misuse of generative artificial intelligence in creating deceptive or harmful content. By establishing standards for these voice systems, the legislation aims to protect consumers from fraudulent or misleading practices.
In addition to setting technical and procedural standards, the bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations. This is intended to ensure compliance with the regulations and hold accountable those who misuse artificial intelligence technology in voice systems. Overall, Bill 119 HR 334 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence in voice systems, with the goal of protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of communication technologies.
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This bill provides statutory authority for the application of certain technical and procedural standards to systems that transmit artificial or prerecorded telephone messages generated using artificial intelligence.
Specifically, the standar...
The bill also permits the FCC to apply the standards to other technologies used to transmit artificial and prerecorded telephone messages as it deems appropriate.