AI Robocall Impersonating Joe Biden Traced to Life Corp in Texas
AI robocall mimicking Biden traced to Life Corp, Texas. AG Formella investigates, sends cease-and-desist. Lingo Telecom suspends services.
An AI robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, targeting voters in New Hampshire’s primary, has been traced to Life Corp in Texas. Attorney General John Formella has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Life Corp and initiated a criminal investigation.
The call urged voters to save their vote for the November election and was made to thousands of Democratic voters on January 21. Lingo Telecom in Texas, identified as the originating service provider, suspended services to Life Corp after being informed of the investigation.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a cease-and-desist letter to Lingo Telecom. New Hampshire officials were thanked for swift action by Biden’s re-election campaign chair Julie Chavez Rodriguez.
Allegations suggest software from ElevenLabs might have been used, but confirmation is pending.
FAQs
- How did authorities trace the AI robocall back to Life Corp? Authorities employed advanced technological tracing methods to track the origin of the robocall, leading them to Life Corp in Texas.
- What legal actions have been taken against those involved? A cease-and-desist letter has been issued to Life Corp, and a criminal investigation has been initiated by Attorney General John Formella.
- What was the message conveyed in the AI robocall? The robocall urged voters to save their votes for the November election, purportedly impersonating President Joe Biden.
- What role did Lingo Telecom play in the incident? Lingo Telecom was identified as the originating service provider and took measures to suspend services to Life Corp upon learning of the investigation.
- Are there any updates on the allegations regarding ElevenLabs software? Confirmation of the allegations involving ElevenLabs software is pending as investigations into the matter continue.
