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Re:FCC rules AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal by lenerdenator on Thursday February 08, 2024 @02:51PM (#39306730)
It's privately-owned infrastructure, for the most part. And if the companies could, they'd charge you simply for the privilege of existing in the same universe as the infrastructure even if no one ever used it, and just send that money to their shareholders.
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Re:FCC rules AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal by robertlagrant on Thursday February 08, 2024 @03:24PM (#39307170)
> And if the companies could, they'd charge you simply for the privilege of existing in the same universe as the infrastructure even if no one ever used it, and just send that money to their shareholders.

Of course. If I could I'd draw a salary from every employer on the planet. People be peoplin'.

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Re:FCC rules AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal by coffeebeqn on Thursday February 08, 2024 @03:54PM (#39307553)
Maybe things like starlink will end up finally seeing some change. Would be a lot easier with some fiber !
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