FCC v. Lingo Telecom — $1M TCPA Settlement for AI-Cloned Biden Robocalls
United States · FCC Consent Decree, DA 24-823 (Aug. 21, 2024)
The FCC fined voice provider Lingo Telecom $1 million for carrying AI-generated robocalls that used a cloned voice of President Biden to suppress votes in the January 2024 New Hampshire primary. It was the first FCC enforcement action against a carrier for transmitting AI deepfake robocalls.
Technical detail
Consent decree resolving FCC Enforcement Bureau investigation into Lingo Telecom's transmission of AI-cloned Biden robocalls in NH on Jan. 21, 2024. Lingo improperly attested A-level STIR/SHAKEN authentication to Life Corporation calls, violating 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.6301, 64.6305 and the TCPA. $1M civil penalty plus compliance plan requiring KYC and improved STIR/SHAKEN attestation.
Who is protected: Voters; recipients of AI-cloned voice robocalls
Who must comply: Voice service providers originating or carrying AI-generated robocalls
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2024-08-21 |
| Enacted | 2024-08-21 |
| Citation | FCC Consent Decree, DA 24-823 (Aug. 21, 2024) |
| Enforced by | Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | $1M civil penalty + 3-year compliance plan |
| Topics | consumer protection · deepfakes · election deepfakes |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | FCC Settles Investigation with Lingo Telecom over AI-Generated Robocalls ↗ |
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