But close enough that I figure people here might want to join in...
(No, nuclear weapons are NOT an option).
[FTC press release]
FTC Challenges Innovators to Do Battle with Robocallers
Agency Offers $50,000 for Best Technical Solution as Part of Ongoing Fight
Against Illegal Calls
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging the public to create an innovative
solution that will block illegal commercial robocalls on landlines and mobile
phones. As part of its ongoing campaign against these illegal, prerecorded
telemarketing calls, the agency is launching the FTC Robocall Challenge, and
offering a $50,000 cash prize for the best technical solution.
This is the agency's first government contest hosted on Challenge.gov, an
online challenge platform administered by the U.S. General Services
Administration, in partnership with ChallengePost. Challenge.gov empowers the
U.S. government and the public to bring the best ideas and top talent to bear
on our nation's most pressing issues.
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rest:
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/10/robocalls3.shtm
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