---
title: "FCC AI Robocall Rules (FCC 24-17)"
jurisdiction: ["US"]
regulator: "Federal Communications Commission (FCC)"
contentType: "guidance"
binding: true
sector: ["general", "technology"]
topics: ["ai_disclosure", "robocalls", "voice_cloning", "tcpa", "consent"]
keyProvisions:
  - "AI-generated voices are 'artificial' under TCPA [FCC 24-17]"
  - "Prior express consent required for AI voice calls [47 USC 227(b)]"
  - "Must identify caller and provide phone number at start of call [47 CFR 64.1200]"
  - "Telemarketing calls must offer opt-out within 2 seconds [47 CFR 64.1200]"
license: "public_domain"
effectiveDate: 2024-02-08
lastUpdated: 2026-03-07
sourceUrls:
  - "https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-makes-ai-generated-voices-robocalls-illegal"
  - "https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-24-17A1.pdf"
quickAnswers:
  ai_voices_covered: true
  consent_required: true
  effective_immediately: true
  penalties_per_violation: 500
  treble_damages_willful: true
  state_ag_enforcement: true
  regulator: "FCC"
---

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## Quick Reference

FCC 24-17 is a Declaratory Ruling (February 8, 2024) that clarifies AI-generated voices in phone calls are "artificial" under the TCPA. This means all existing robocall restrictions apply to AI voice calls.

**Q: Can I make phone calls using AI-generated voices?**
**A:** Yes, but only with **prior express consent** from the recipient. AI voices are treated the same as prerecorded messages under TCPA [FCC 24-17].

**Key rule (FCC 24-17):** AI-generated voices, including voice cloning, are "artificial or prerecorded" under 47 USC 227(b). All TCPA robocall restrictions apply.

**Rule:** You cannot make AI voice calls without prior express consent, except for emergencies.

**Applies to:** Anyone making phone calls using AI-generated or cloned voices

**Key rules:**
- AI-generated voices = "artificial" under TCPA [FCC 24-17]
- Prior express consent required for non-emergency calls [47 USC 227(b)]
- Must identify caller at start of call [47 CFR 64.1200]
- Must provide callback number [47 CFR 64.1200]
- Telemarketing calls must offer opt-out within 2 seconds [47 CFR 64.1200]

| Question | Answer | Citation |
|----------|--------|----------|
| Are AI voices covered by TCPA? | Yes, they're "artificial" | FCC 24-17 |
| Do I need consent? | Yes, prior express consent | 47 USC 227(b) |
| What about voice cloning? | Also covered as "artificial" | FCC 24-17 |
| What are penalties? | $500-$1,500 per violation | 47 USC 227(c) |
| Who enforces? | FCC + State AGs | 47 USC 227(g) |
| When did this take effect? | February 8, 2024 | FCC 24-17 |

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## Regulation Map (All Chunks)

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### Requirements
- [FCC AI Robocall: Scope and Consent Requirements](/regulations/us/fcc-ai-robocall/requirements.md)

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