Federal voice AI call rules
Federal rules apply on every call in every state. The TCPA restricts artificial/prerecorded-voice calls, and the FCC's February 2024 ruling confirms AI-generated and cloned voices count, generally requiring prior express written consent for marketing, clear identification, and a working opt-out. The federal recording baseline (18 U.S.C. § 2511) is one-party consent, but stricter state laws can override it.
Statutes
| Law | Citation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TCPA | 47 U.S.C. § 227; 47 CFR § 64.1200 | in effect |
| FCC AI-voice ruling | FCC 24-17 | in effect · 2024-02-08 |
| FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule | 16 CFR Part 310 | in effect |
| TCPA 'one-to-one consent' rule | FCC 2023 order | vacated |
Federal AI Call Compliance Checklist
- Obtain prior express written consent before making marketing calls with an AI voice
- Identify the caller and the business on whose behalf the call is made
- Provide an automated, interactive opt-out mechanism
- Keep a tamper-evident audit trail of consent and disclosures per call
Primary sources
- TCPA, 47 U.S.C. § 227; 47 CFR § 64.1200
The federal consent/robocall regime that applies in every state.
- FCC Declaratory Ruling (FCC 24-17, Feb 2024)
AI-generated and cloned voices are an 'artificial or prerecorded voice' under the TCPA.
- FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 CFR Part 310
Federal telemarketing conduct rules, including misrepresentation and AI deception.
- Federal wiretap baseline, 18 U.S.C. § 2511
The federal one-party-consent baseline for recording communications.
- 11th Cir., Insurance Marketing Coalition v. FCC (Jan 2025)
Vacated the FCC's TCPA 'one-to-one consent' rule, do not state it as current law.
Seed entry, pending counsel verification. Treat as a starting point, not a legal conclusion.