Ciscomani Joins Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Artificial Intelligence Robocalls

Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in leading the bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, which requires robocallers to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used and increases penalties for violators who use AI to impersonate individuals.

“With the advancement of technology, robocalls have turned from an occasional nuisance to a tool utilized by bad actors looking to defraud Arizonans,” said Ciscomani. “Now, with the integration of AI, they have the power to be more deceptive than ever. I’m proud to be partnering with Congressman Sorensen on the QUIET Act to cut down on fraudulent robocalls and protect our communities from malicious scams like these.” 

“These scammers are getting better at tricking seniors and working families into handing over billions of dollars in theft and fraud each year,” said Sorensen. “My QUIET Act cracks down on bad actors using technology to impersonate human voices, so we can better protect our neighbors and loved ones. To keep Americans safe, we need to stay one step ahead of these criminals.” 

The QUIET Act will increase penalties for violators who use AI to impersonate individuals or entities with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. This would build on the TRACED Act, which was passed and signed into law in 2019. 

Read the full text of the bill here.