Senator Hassan Challenges AI Voice-Cloning Firms Amid $893 Million Scam Losses

Senator Maggie Hassan has reached out to several AI voice-cloning companies, pursuing answers on their anti-fraud measures after the FBI reported $893 million in losses associated with AI-related scams in 2025. Her concerns center on the potential misuse of voice-cloning technology to perpetrate fraud.

In her inquiries, Hassan has directed ElevenLabs, LOVO, Speechify, and VEED to disclose how they prevent their technology from being exploited by scammers. She seeks clarity on practices like monitoring for misuse, ensuring consent before cloning voices, and identifying unauthorized attempts to mimic public figures or minors.

This move follows a significant increase in scams exploiting advanced voice AI technology. In one noted incident, scammers used AI to imitate a family member's voice, misleading victims into losing money under false pretenses. Hassan highlighted the need for reliable forensic methods to track and validate voiced communications used for impersonation fraud.

The senator's actions are in response to the broader concerns about AI's role in financial scams. In 2025 alone, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported significant losses linked to investment fraud, business email compromise, and various types of scams where AI played a part. Hassan’s demands from AI firms might shape future regulations, ensuring better transparency and safeguards against misuse.