{"id":2185017,"date":"2024-02-23T14:19:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-orleans-magician-claims-rival-democratic-campaign-asked-him-to-make-fake-biden-robocalls\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:21:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:21:24","slug":"new-orleans-magician-claims-rival-democratic-campaign-asked-him-to-make-fake-biden-robocalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-orleans-magician-claims-rival-democratic-campaign-asked-him-to-make-fake-biden-robocalls\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans magician alleges rival Democratic campaign requested fake Biden robocalls"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-orleans-magician-claims-rival-democratic-campaign-asked-him-to-make-fake-biden-robocalls%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2185017&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Magician&#8217;s Role in an AI-Powered Robocall\u200b Impersonating \u2062President Biden<\/h2>\n<h3>A New Orleans \u200bmagician has\u2064 found\u200b himself at the center of a controversial scheme\u200d involving artificial \u2063intelligence (AI) and a robocall impersonating President Joe Biden.\u2062 The magician, Paul Carpenter, revealed that he was hired by a consultant for a \u2064rival Democratic campaign to create the audio used in the \u2063robocall.<\/h3>\n<p>Carpenter, who was hired by Steve Kramer, a consultant for Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips, \u200dused\u200b AI technology to imitate Biden&#8217;s voice. He admitted to creating the\u2063 audio but claimed that he had no knowledge of how it would be distributed.<\/p>\n<p>The process of creating the fake \u2062audio\u2064 took less than 20 minutes and cost only \u200c$1. However,\u2063 Carpenter was\u2064 paid $150 by Kramer for his services. He shared evidence of their transaction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-cuomo-quits-siriusxm-radio-show-after-cnn-firing\/\" title=\"Chris Cuomo Quits SiriusXM Radio Show After CNN Firing\">including text messages<\/a>, call logs, and Venmo payments, with NBC\u200d News.<\/p>\n<p>Regretting his involvement in the scheme, Carpenter came \u2063forward to NBC \u2063News and\u200b demonstrated how he created the Biden audio \u2063using an AI startup called \u2063ElevenLabs. The original audio shared with the \u2064outlet appeared to be a complete and higher-quality version of the robocall sent to \u2062New Hampshire Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>The robocalls, \u2063which\u200d urged voters not to participate in the primary, have sparked a multi-state investigation. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced a criminal investigation into Life \u200cCorp., a Texas-based telecommunications \u2064company \u2062allegedly \u2062responsible for the thousands of robocalls.<\/p>\n<p>Kramer, a \u200dseasoned political operative, has worked\u2063 on numerous campaigns aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-democrats-push-reformed-voting-rights-laws\/\" title=\"Biden administration, Democrats push reformed voting rights laws\">increasing voter turnout<\/a>. He has yet to provide a \u200bcomment on the matter but stated\u200d that he would address the issue in an upcoming opinion piece.<\/p>\n<p>Carpenter\u200b believed that \u2063Kramer \u2064was working on behalf of the people\u2063 he was impersonating and\u2062 that the AI manipulations were approved by the campaigns. He \u200bwas unaware of Kramer&#8217;s work for Congressman Phillips and \u2064had not heard of him before.<\/p>\n<p>Kramer enlisted Carpenter for \u200dthree projects, including impersonating Senator Lindsey \u200cGraham\u2064 and creating a deepfake of Biden discouraging New Hampshire voters from participating in the primary. Text messages between the two revealed their collaboration and the payment transactions made.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips\u2063 and his campaign\u200b expressed their\u2064 outrage upon\u2064 learning of Kramer&#8217;s alleged involvement.\u2064 They stated \u2063that they would sever\u2063 ties\u200d with him and consider legal action if the allegations are confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the AI-powered robocall highlights the ethical concerns and potential misuse of technology in political campaigns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/magician-behind-ai-robocall-impersonating-biden-says-rival-democratic-campaign-paid-him\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2062 flaws\u2063 in \u2063existing \u2064laws and\u200d regulations regarding AI and deepfake technology were exposed by this incident, and what urgent legislation is needed to effectively address these challenges and prevent \u2064the \u2062spread \u2062of misinformation in political campaigns<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bAccording to Carpenter, \u2062he initially believed he was creating the audio for a satirical project\u200b or a prank. \u2064He stated\u200b that he was unaware of the \u200crobocall&#8217;s intended use until he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-maher-schools-biologist-richard-dawkins-on-covid-basics\/\" title=\"Bill Maher Schools Biologist Richard Dawkins on COVID Basics\">read news reports<\/a> \u2064about it. Upon realizing the gravity of the situation, Carpenter expressed regret for\u200b his involvement and condemned the \u200cdeceptive nature of the robocall.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062robocall, which was \u200bdisseminated in \u2063the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, generated widespread controversy\u200c and raised questions about the\u200c ethical boundaries of political campaign strategies. Many \u2063criticized the use\u2062 of AI technology to impersonate a political figure\u200c and \u200cdeceive\u200b voters.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u2064 also exposed flaws in existing laws and regulations regarding AI and deepfake technology. As AI algorithms become increasingly sophisticated, the potential for misuse and manipulation becomes more prevalent. This case highlights the urgent need for legislation that can effectively address these challenges and prevent\u2064 the spread of misinformation and disinformation \u2064in political campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the incident raises concerns about the role of magicians\u200c and entertainers in political campaigns. While magicians often use their skills \u200bto entertain and amaze audiences, their involvement in political schemes can have serious\u200b ethical implications. This incident serves \u200das a reminder that \u200bindividuals in the entertainment industry must \u200ccarefully consider the consequences of their actions and the potential \u2062harm they may cause.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the controversy, Carpenter has expressed a willingness to cooperate with authorities and provide any necessary information to aid in\u2062 the investigation. He recognizes the gravity of the situation\u200d and the need for accountability.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the involvement of a magician in an AI-powered robocall impersonating President Biden has sparked a\u200c broader discussion about the ethical considerations surrounding AI technology in political campaigns. This incident serves as a wake-up call for legislators, policymakers, and society as a whole to address the potential dangers of AI manipulation in the political arena. It also prompts reflection on the responsibilities of individuals, such as magicians,\u2062 to carefully\u2063 consider the impact\u2063 of their actions on society \u2063and democracy. As technology continues to advance, it is crucial that we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-news-justices-save-biden-student-loan-case-for-final-day\/\" title=\"Supreme Court update: Biden student loan case held for final day.\">establish clear guidelines<\/a> and regulations to safeguard against\u2063 the malicious use of AI\u2064 and preserve the integrity of our democratic processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A New Orleans magician created an AI to mimic President Joe Biden in a robocall to New Hampshire Democrats, advising against voting in the primary. The magician claims a consultant from a rival Democratic campaign hired him. Paul Carpenter revealed this to NBC News, mentioning Steve Kramer as the consultant involved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2185018,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24022637397821-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2185017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24022637397821-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2185017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2185018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}