Senator Hassan Questions AI Voice Firms After $893M Losses to Scams

Senator Maggie Hassan has formally contacted four AI voice-cloning firms following a report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center that detailed $893 million in losses from AI-related scams in 2025. The companies addressed include ElevenLabs, LOVO, Speechify, and VEED, with requests to explain measures in place to prevent their technologies' misuse by fraudsters.

The senator's inquiries focus on how these firms manage the potential for their AI to be used in voice-cloning scams, specifically querying their processes for verifying consent before cloning a voice and the detection of impersonation attempts. The need for such scrutiny was underscored by a recent case involving AI-assisted grandparent scams that exploited technology to deceive victims.

Hassan's letters also reference potential legislative action through the AI Fraud Accountability Act, advocating that false impersonation for fraud be considered a federal crime. This legislative interest underscores the urgency for these companies to demonstrate robust safeguards against misuse of their technologies.

While ElevenLabs stated they have implemented various precautions, the other companies have yet to release official responses. The consequences of these inquiries, combined with ongoing advancements in AI voice technology, could shape future regulatory landscapes and company practices regarding digital voice synthesis and cloning.