FCC fined Kramer $6 million for illegal scam calls
Investigations into the matter are ongoing, Rep. Dean Phillips' campaign employed Kramer at the time of incident
Kramer orchestrated fake Biden robocalls using deepfake technology and artificial intelligence-generated voices
Political consultant Steven Kramer indicted on 26 counts for voter suppression and impersonation in New Hampshire
In a shocking turn of events, political consultant Steven Kramer has been indicted on 26 counts for voter suppression and impersonation of a candidate in New Hampshire. The charges come after Kramer orchestrated fake Biden robocalls that violated federal Caller ID laws and used artificial intelligence-generated voices to mimic President Joe Biden's voice, urging Democrats not to vote in the primary elections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined Kramer $6 million for these scam calls.
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella stated that the state is committed to ensuring free and fair elections and that investigations into this matter are ongoing. Kramer, who was employed by Rep. Dean Phillips' campaign at the time of the robocall incident, has yet to comment on these charges.
The use of deepfake technology in political campaigns raises serious concerns about voter suppression and manipulation. The FCC swiftly moved to declare robocalls made using AI-generated voices illegal following this scandal. It is crucial that stricter rules are put in place to protect against such nefarious activities, as deepfake audio and video tools become increasingly accessible and capable.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of factual reporting and transparency in politics. As responsible journalists, it is our duty to provide accurate information without bias or deception.
Steven Kramer indicted for orchestrating fake robocalls using artificial-intelligence impersonation of President Biden in New Hampshire's presidential primary.
Steven Kramer faces about two dozen counts, split between impersonating a candidate (a misdemeanor) and voter suppression (a felony).
Each pair of charges is tied to a specific voter who received the robocall.
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announced the indictments on Thursday.
Neither Steven Kramer nor Lingo Telecom immediately responded to requests for comment.
Steven Kramer, a political consultant, was indicted on 26 counts for voter suppression and impersonation of a candidate in New Hampshire
Kramer was charged for setting up scam calls violating federal Caller ID law and fined $6 million by the FCC
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella stated that the state is committed to ensuring free elections and ongoing investigation into the matter
Steven Kramer employed by Rep. Dean Phillips campaign at the time of robocall incident
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The author makes several statements in the article that are not fallacious. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'Studies in recent years have shown most people already have trouble identifying deepfake audio and video.' This statement is made without providing any specific studies or sources, making it an appeal to unspecified authority. The score would be lower if there were more fallacies or examples of more egregious fallacies.
'Studies in recent years have shown most people already have trouble identifying deepfake audio and video.'
