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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2024
AAPC Denounces Claimed
AI-Generated Robocall Incident
McLean, VA - In light of
the recent revelation involving a political operative's commissioning of an
allegedly deceptive AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, we
feel compelled to express our profound concern and condemnation if these facts
are verified. This alleged act, leveraging artificial intelligence to fabricate
a misleading communication for political gain, stands in stark opposition to the
principles of honesty and integrity that are fundamental to our democratic process.
The claims involved in this incident blatantly contravene the dedication to integrity
that the AAPC upholds, posing a significant threat to the trust inherent in our
democratic electoral processes.
In a solid stance against such deceptive practices,
the AAPC aligns with the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) recent declaratory ruling against robocalls made with synthetic
AI-generated voices. This alignment underscores our unwavering commitment to promoting
ethical conduct within political consulting and campaigning. The AAPC and FCC's
shared perspective highlights the critical importance of maintaining honesty and
transparency in political communication, ensuring the electoral process remains
untainted by the misleading use of technology.
We call upon all members of the
political consulting community to rigorously adhere to the
AAPC's Professional Code of Ethics and stance against
the use of deceptive AI
in political campaigns, reinforcing our collective responsibility to foster a
political environment characterized by truthfulness and respect for the electorate.
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About the American Association
of Political Consultants:
Founded in 1969, the AAPC is a multi-partisan organization
of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to advancing the field
of political consulting and promoting ethical practices within the industry. We
are committed to fostering a political landscape driven by integrity and transparency.
AAPC members are required to adhere to its
Professional Code of Ethics.
The AAPC has over 1,800 members hailing from all corners of the globe. It is the
largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world.
For more information about the AAPC and our Code of Ethics please visit
www.theaapc.org. |
