Last week, the Federal Communications Commission banned robocalls that use voices generated by artificial intelligence. This comes after New Hampshire voters received phone calls during that state’s primary, which used AI to imitate President Joe Biden and discourage people from heading to the polls. Today, we hear how generative AI is being used to manipulate and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Also: a disappointing snapshot of the manufacturing economy.

Aired February 16, 2024

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