HR 334119th CongressIn Committee

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

Introduced: Jan 13, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill would update the Communications Act to ensure that artificial or prerecorded voice systems created with generative artificial intelligence (genAI) are regulated under the same framework that governs automated telephone calls and prerecorded messages. Specifically, it amends Section 227(d)(3) of the TCPA to add genAI voice systems—such as voice cloning and other future technologies—as within the scope of the act, with the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission) empowered to establish technical and procedural standards for these systems. In short, the bill directs the FCC to set rules to govern how AI-generated voices can be used in telephone communications to protect consumers, with room to address evolving technologies. The proposal is introduced by Mr. Allen and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; the text provided shows only this amendment and does not include additional provisions.

Key Points

1Expands the TCPA scope: The bill inserts language to explicitly include artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative AI (genAI), such as voice cloning, within Section 227(d)(3) of the Communications Act.
2FCC standards mandate: It directs the FCC to establish technical and procedural standards for these genAI voice systems, guiding how they can be used in telephone communications.
3Broadens future use: The clause “and other subsequent technologies as may be deemed appropriate by the Commission” gives the FCC flexibility to address new AI voice technologies as they emerge.
4Purpose and intent: The underlying aim is to protect consumers from deceptive or unwanted uses of AI-generated voices by applying existing TCPA protections and new standards to genAI systems.
5Legislative status: Introduced in the 119th Congress by Mr. Allen on January 13, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Consumers and individuals who receive calls or messages delivered by AI-generated or prerecorded voices; potential improvements in consent, disclosure, and protection from deceptive uses.Secondary group/area affected- Generative AI voice providers and developers (e.g., voice cloning tech), telecommunication carriers, telemarketing and call-center operators; increased regulatory compliance obligations and potential adherence to FCC standards.Additional impacts- Regulatory clarity and consistency across evolving AI voice technologies; potential enforcement actions by the FCC to ensure compliance with the new standards.- Possible changes in labeling, consent requirements, and restrictions on certain uses of AI-generated voices in telecommunication campaigns, depending on how the FCC implements the standards.

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