FCC Considers Allowing More Political Robocalls Ahead of Midterms

FCC weighs allowing AI-generated political robocalls before midterms, sparking concerns over misinformation and voter impact.

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October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposal to allow more political robocalls, including those generated by artificial intelligence, ahead of the November midterm elections.

The request, made by a conservative group, seeks to loosen current regulations that prohibit most unsolicited robocalls to cellphones without prior consent. If approved, it could significantly increase the use of automated, potentially misleading messages in the final weeks of the election season.

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Consumer advocates warn that this move could lead to an influx of deceptive calls, especially as campaigns leverage AI technology to target voters with personalized and potentially harmful messages. The FCC is expected to make a decision by late October, raising concerns about the potential for abuse in the critical days leading up to the vote.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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