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AI-generated robocalls? Why you could be seeing even more unwanted phone calls
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· October 3, 2026
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Key points The National Consumer Law Center has expressed opposition to this idea. From Phoenix: A request to the federal government could lead to more unwanted calls.
From Phoenix: A request to the federal government could lead to more unwanted calls. A group wants permission to make automated calls without getting consent first. This is because midterm elections are approaching and they want to use automated tools to reach people.
The National Consumer Law Center has expressed opposition to this idea. Further details about the petition and the group's plans are available.
The petition was submitted to the Federal Communications Commission by the Club for Growth, who wants to use AI-powered tools for political purposes.
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Category: government Published: October 3, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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