AT&T is launching a digital bouncer to block unwanted calls

TL;DR

• AT&T is testing out an agentic AI tool that can identify and filter out robocallers.
• The “digital receptionist” screens calls to determine if the caller is human, how urgent the call is, and whether it meets your customized criteria before passing the call to you.
• If the caller won’t identify themselves, it’s a wrong number, or the call doesn’t meet your criteria, the receptionist will either disconnect or take a message.