• @thecrotch
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    205 months ago

    Didn’t the FCC just declare this illegal?

    • @[email protected]
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      185 months ago

      Only in robocalls. As long as they weren’t also using an automated dialing system, a pre-recorded message isn’t illegal on its own.

        • @[email protected]
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          95 months ago

          What other autodialed calls are permitted under FCC robocall rules?

          Market research or polling calls to residential wireline numbers are not restricted by FCC rules, nor are calls on behalf of tax-exempt non-profit groups

          From the FCC website, this is a non-profit organization.

            • @[email protected]
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              5 months ago

              This ban is not absolute. In this case, where a non-profit, using voice with permission, is calling public officials, in a manner not violating any other laws, is legal. This is because it is under the umbrella of the prior permission exception. As long as the person, or entity called, has given permission they are allowed to use AI voices. Voicing your thoughts, and redress of government officials falls into this category. So long as the call observes all other laws.