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Man Behind Biden Deepfake Robocalls Hit With $6 Million Fine

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Political consultant Steve Kramer admitted to commissioning the calls, which used artificial intelligence to mimic the president’s voice encouraging Granite Staters not to vote in the Democratic primary.

The FCC said the robocalls violated the Truth in Caller ID Act , which makes it illegal to spoof another caller with the intent to defraud.

Kramer eventually fessed up to his role in the scheme in an interview with NBC .