US Schools, Police Warn Over Viral 'Cat in the Hat' Threat Trend
Disturbing AI-generated versions of the Dr. Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communities, with several teenagers arrested, according to The Guardian.
Schools and law enforcement authorities across the United States issued warnings about a viral social media trend involving disturbing, AI-generated versions of the "Cat in the Hat" character used to threaten students, schools and communities, The Guardian reported.
Several teenagers have been arrested or charged in connection with posts tied to the trend amid rising safety concerns, according to the report.
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- US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests — The Guardian — World
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