Federal Communications Commission AI Guidelines

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The FCC homepage is a starting point for U.S. communications regulation; its relevance to AI safety is indirect, primarily through rules on AI-generated robocalls, synthetic media disclosure, and disinformation in broadcast contexts.

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Summary

The FCC is the U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. While not exclusively focused on AI, the FCC has increasing relevance to AI safety through its oversight of AI-generated content in broadcasting, robocalls, and media integrity. Its guidelines touch on disinformation and the use of AI in communications infrastructure.

Key Points

•The FCC regulates communications technologies that increasingly leverage AI, including automated calls, broadcast media, and telecommunications networks.
•The agency has issued rules targeting AI-generated robocalls and synthetic voice technologies used in deceptive or manipulative communications.
•FCC oversight intersects with AI safety concerns around disinformation, deepfakes, and AI-driven influence operations in media.
•The commission coordinates with other federal agencies on emerging technology policy affecting information integrity and public communications.
•FCC rulemaking increasingly addresses disclosure requirements for AI-generated content in political advertising and broadcasting.

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# Federal Communications Commission \| The United States of America

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Featured

[**Consumer Protection**](https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/blog/2026/03/04/consumer-protection)

Chairman Carr's March blog previews a packed open meeting agenda focused on consumer protection, from call center improvements to cracking down on illegal robocalls.

## Headlines

March 12, 2026

News Release

[FCC Cuts Off Provider for Violating Robocall Rules](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-cuts-provider-violating-robocall-rules)

[Related Materials >](https://www.fcc.gov/#headline_274544D)

Primary Attachment

[Order](https://www.fcc.gov/document/eb-issues-final-determination-order-against-belthrough-llc): [docx](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-237A1.docx "Download Order in docx format") [pdf](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-237A1.pdf "Download Order in pdf format") [txt](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-237A1.txt "Download Order in txt format")

[< See Headline](https://www.fcc.gov/#headline_274544D)

March 11, 2026

News Release

[Gomez Hosts Webinar on Anniversary of 96 Telecom Act](https://www.fcc.gov/document/gomez-hosts-webinar-anniversary-96-telecom-act)

March 10, 2026

Public Notice

[FCC Announces CSRIC IX Meeting on March 24](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-csric-ix-meeting-march-24)

March 6, 2026

Consumer Advisory

[FCC Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week with Series of Posts](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-recognizes-national-consumer-protection-week-series-posts)

March 5, 2026

News Release

[FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for March Open Meeting](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-tentative-agenda-march-open-meeting-13)

[Related Materials >](https://www.fcc.gov/#headline_274454C)

Primary Attachment

[Call Center Onshoring](https://www.fcc.gov/document/improving-customer-service-and-consumer-protection): [pdf](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-419247A1.pdf "Download Call Center Onshoring in pdf format") [txt](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-419247A1.txt "Download Call Center Onshoring in txt format")

Primary Attachment

[Numbering Policies](https://www.fcc.gov/document/combatting-illegal-robocalls-through-fcc-numbering-policies): [pdf](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-419249A1.pdf "D

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