AI companies and Congress urged to tighten deepfake regulations amid growing concerns

Video AI companies and Congress have a responsibility to tighten deepfake rules, says Kara Frederick, Heritage Foundation tech policy director. A Democratic consultant, Steve Kramer, paid magician Paul Carpenter $150 to create a deepfake robocall of President Biden urging New Hampshire voters not to participate in the primary. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., is distancing himself from the incident, calling it despicable and expressing disgust. 

The New Hampshire Attorney General, John Formella, announced an investigation into the calls while the Federal Communications Commission has made AI-generated robocalls mimicking political candidate voices illegal. Magician Paul Carpenter expressed regret for his involvement and warned of the ease with which AI can be used to mislead people.

Concerns Over Deepfake Misuse

Kara Frederick emphasized the pressing need for stricter regulations on deepfake technology, particularly in the context of political manipulation. The recent incident involving a fabricated robocall has raised concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated content for deceptive purposes.