FCC hits operative behind New Hampshire robocall with $6 million fine

The FCC finalized a $6 million fine against political operative Steve Kramer for deploying AI-generated deepfake voice cloning and caller ID spoofing in robocalls impersonating President Biden to discourage New Hampshire voters; the agency detailed the penalty calculation, noted state criminal charges and potential DOJ collection, referenced a related $1M settlement with a telecom provider, and reiterated new and proposed disclosure rules for the use of AI in calls, texts, and ads.