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FCC Proposes New AI-Generated Robocall Rules

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 8/19/2024

On Aug. 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to propose new rules to require callers to disclose if they are using artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and robotexts. If adopted, the new rules would set...more

FCC and FTC Announce new AI Calling and Voice Initiatives

Ballard Spahr LLP on 11/22/2023

On November 16th, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced new independent initiatives regarding the use and implications of AI technologies on consumers in the context of...more

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Calling Activity Presents TCPA Compliance Considerations

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 8/25/2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in the spotlight, and there are many eager to adopt such technology. For businesses that have incorporated or are seeking to incorporate AI into their processes, applicable legal restrictions...more

Third Circuit Allows Putative TCPA Class Action to Proceed, Citing FCC Ruling

BakerHostetler on 10/29/2015

On October 23, 2015, the Third Circuit vacated a summary judgment decision in Yahoo, Inc.’s favor based on a recent Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) order that expanded the definition of an “autodialer” under the...more

Avoiding the Costly “Robo No-No”

Buchalter on 9/17/2015

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) was enacted to protect consumers from intrusive robocalls, but Congress probably did not foresee that it would result in a windfall for plaintiff’s lawyers. Virtually every...more

Eye on Privacy Newsletter - July 2014

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/30/2014

In this issue: - Proposed California Law Would Impose Data Breach Liability on Retailers and Create More Stringent Data Security Requirements for Businesses - FTC Continues Its Aggressive FCRA Enforcement and...more

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