Robocalls

Telecommunications

FCC bans AI-voiced robocalls in wake of ‘Biden’ calls to NH residents

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on February 8th that robocalls made using AI-generated voices are illegal, effective immediately. The announcement gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to deal with scammers.

Nomorobo is a new service, the role of which is to block illegal robocalls (Image: Shutterstock)

Telecommunications

Free service blocks robocalls

Nomorobo now offers a transparent system for reliably blocking robocalls, that is far more effective than Do-Not-Call lists. Best of all, the service is free.

The U.S. FTC is offering a US$50K prize for a solution to the problem of blocking robocalls (Photo: Shutterstock)

Telecommunications

US Federal Trade Commission offers US$50K prize for blocking robocalls

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, in response to the massive proliferation of illegal robocalls, has announced a US$50K prize for a solution to the problem of blocking robocalls.