Latest Federal Communications Commission News

US looks at regulating connected vehicles to prevent abusers from tracking victims

Feb. 28, 2024 14:08 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The agency that regulates U.S. telecommunications is considering a rule that could stop domestic abusers from tracking victims through vehicles that are connected wirelessly. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking other...

Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app

Feb. 11, 2024 22:07 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign is now on TikTok, even though he has expressed national security concerns over the platform and banned it on federal devices. Biden isn't expected to personally join the platform, aides said, nor the others in his...

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

Feb. 08, 2024 13:42 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The unanimous...