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FCC Proposes New Rules on AI-Powered Robocalls 
FCC Proposes New Rules on AI-Powered Robocalls 
August 13, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In a move that could force businesses to overhaul their automated customer outreach, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules requiring companies to...

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FTC Pledges ‘All the Tools at Its Disposal’ to Govern AI
FTC Pledges ‘All the Tools at Its Disposal’ to Govern AI
July 31, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it is using “all the tools at its disposal” to oversee the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The...

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Telecom Subsidy Ruled Unconstitutional, May Go to Supreme Court
Telecom Subsidy Ruled Unconstitutional, May Go to Supreme Court
July 24, 2024  |  Legal

A monthly charge on American phone bills that subsidizes telecom services for poor and rural users may be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court after...

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Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
July 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Never let a crisis go to waste, as the adage goes. And when it comes to cybersecurity best practices and procedures, recent digital disruptions —...

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Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
July 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. The funding, announced Wednesday (July 17) and coming from Hercules Capital, allows...

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Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
July 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

From Washington to Brussels, policymakers are scrambling to rein in artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid advance. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) targets AI-powered robocalls and...

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FCC Proposes Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
FCC Proposes Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
May 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing new rules for political ads aired on TV and over the radio. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday (May...

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Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
March 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Advancements in this field...

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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to...

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