Senator Hassan Demands Answers From ElevenLabs After FBI Reports $893 Million In AI Voice Scams - Yahoo News Australia

Senator Maggie Hassan has sent a letter to AI voice-cloning company ElevenLabs demanding answers about how the company prevents its technology from being used in scams. This follows an FBI report that AI-related scams accounted for $893 million in losses in 2025, with callers using AI to mimic voices in fraudulent activities.

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center documented the $893 million in losses from AI voice scams. Senator Hassan's letter asks ElevenLabs to explain what safeguards and accountability measures the company has implemented to prevent misuse of its voice-cloning technology. ElevenLabs has developed voice synthesis software that can create realistic audio from text input.

The action comes amid growing concern about AI-enabled fraud and calls for greater oversight of generative AI companies. The FBI's reported figure represents only losses that were formally reported to law enforcement, suggesting actual losses may be higher. Senator Hassan's inquiry focuses on whether current industry practices are sufficient to address the scam risks associated with voice-cloning technology.