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UNITED STATES – APRIL 14: Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, left, and Commissioner Mark Meador, testify during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled titled “Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission,” in Russell building on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

The FTC’s AI portfolio is about to get bigger

The commission is preparing to enforce key parts of a new law against sexual deepfakes and searching for ways to block AI-driven scamming using voice clones.

15 hours ago By Derek B. Johnson

DEK: The regulations, put in place after President Joe Biden’s voice was cloned, imposes $10,000 fines on telecoms that file false or late caller information. (Image Credit: Getty Images)

FCC finalizes new penalties for robocall violators

The regulations, put in place after President Joe Biden’s voice was cloned, imposes $10,000 fines on telecoms that file false or late caller information.

Jan 6, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel attends the Paley International Council Summit at Paley Museum on Nov. 8, 2022 in New York City. Rosenworcel spoke with CyberScoop about her tenure as FCC Chair, which will end Jan. 20, 2025. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Exit interview: FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel discusses her legacy on cybersecurity, AI and regulation

The outgoing chair weighs in on how the FCC has addressed newer technologies, efforts to respond to Chinese intrusions into U.S. telecom networks, and regulating AI in…

Jan 3, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FCC wants major telecoms to step up rules around AI-generated robocalls

A letter sent to major carriers highlights gaps in a recently implemented set of protocols meant to verify legitimate callers and cut down on spoofing.

Jun 28, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies before Congress on Dec. 5, 2019. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FCC pushes new disclosure requirements for AI in political ads

The proposal comes as campaigns and super PACs have sought to leverage generative AI tools in attack ads this election cycle.

May 22, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson