The Federal Trade Commission is seeking inventive solutions to combat a dangerous tool used by fraudsters, offering up to $25,000 for the best ideas. The FTC Voice Cloning Challenge is now open and accepting ideas for preventing and monitoring harmful AI vocal cloning abuses. AI voice technology is rapidly progressing and has the potential to deceive listeners, posing threats in various scenarios, including attempted ransom scams and potential career threats to creative professionals.
The FTC is looking for groundbreaking ideas to address these concerns and to ensure consumer protection. The deadline for submissions is 8:00 p.m. ET on January 12, with proposals judged based on feasibility, consumer burden reduction, and adaptability to evolving technology. Contestants must also address at least one of three vocal cloning concerns: prevention, real-time detection, or post-use evaluation options. Winners will be announced within 90 days after the contest’s deadline. Additionally, judges will disqualify any submissions that use unauthorized voice cloning, aiming to uphold the purpose and integrity of the competition.
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