Robocall License ID - A Solution for Now and the Future

STEP ONE—Legislate that all robocalls must be placed with a valid corresponding, government Robocall License ID code.

STEP TWO—When a robocall is placed, the call includes a harmonic code that identifies itself as a valid call and is carried to the recipient.

STEP THREE—When robocalls without a valid ID are placed, carriers ought to automatically screen them. These can be identified by the mass calling from one number.

STEP FOUR—To combat human emulation evasion techniques, (ie. robocalls delaying or harmonically emulating a human being to fool the screens), an algorithm should be developed to detect this behavior is association with a company known for such techniques. [Non–endorsing example: Google Search, which screens robo searches.]

STEP FIVE—Since no computer algorithm can screen 100% of unlicensed robocalls, a bounty ought to be placed with a reward offered for anyone who can prove that they received an unlicensed robocall. This can be proven by checking with the telephone company's records—does the call at X time have an outgoing ID code harmonic?

STEP SIX—To prevent companies from using number–blocking techniques to avoid fines for unlicensed robocalls, all robocalls from blocked numbers ought to be screened. This further enhances the rights of citizens called to identify their caller and to pursue reimbursement if illegally disturbed.

STEP SEVEN—Long term, all phones (effective one year after this legislation passes) ought to be produced with an encrypted security capability, reminiscent of SSL on the internet. All calls placed at all times ought to present their valid security code to safely be received by a caller. By 2025, all older phones ought to be phased out by practical force (much like analog TVs were phased out by going all–digital). At this time, no call should be distributed via telephone channels without a valid code. Special codes would be issued for companies seeking to place robocalls, which by this time or shortly thereafter may well include Artificial Intelligence interactions.

STEP EIGHT A study ought to be performed on the social and business effects of Artificial Intelligence systems soliciting human receivers via telephone and similar voice transmissions, such as VoIP. Specific legislation ought to be drafted and passed protecting the rights of citizens and clarifying what roll Artificial Intelligence may play in solicitation.