US EditionAI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
Two minors face criminal charges in Ohio after AI-generated TikTok prank caused false 911 calls and wasted police resources, officials said.
- Brown County Sheriff's Office said two juveniles face legal consequences after messages linked to the AI homeless man prank led to a 911 call.
- The pranksters say AI tools Gemini and ChatGPT let users upload and alter photos, and senders say they are 'helping the guy out' with messages implying naivety.
- Officers arriving for wellness checks found AI-generated images showing mundane acts, and responding personnel were prepared to discover a violent threat within the home.
- Authorities declared `this behavior is not a 'prank'` and warned that senders face legal consequences, with some law enforcement departments cracking down on false reports nationwide.
- Tying up 911 dispatch centers, the messages waste police resources and strain dispatch centers, prompting police leaders to urge parents and children to discuss the serious consequences.
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AI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
The simplicity and accessibility of artificial intelligence is changing the way law enforcement looks at 911 calls. AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT offer features that allow a user to upload any photograph — and have that image altered to include a specific person or people. A recent TikTok trend has scores of users utilizing these features to play pranks on loved ones, prompting calls to law enforcement for threats that never existed. One rece…
AI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
The simplicity and accessibility of artificial intelligence is changing the way law enforcement looks at 911 calls. AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT offer features that allow a user to upload any photograph — and have that image altered to include a specific person or people. A recent TikTok trend has scores of users utilizing these features to play pranks on loved ones, prompting calls to law enforcement for threats that never existed. One rece…
AI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
The simplicity and accessibility of artificial intelligence is changing the way law enforcement looks at 911 calls. AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT offer features that allow a user to upload any photograph — and have that image altered to include a specific person or people. A recent TikTok trend has scores of users utilizing these features to play pranks on loved ones, prompting calls to law enforcement for threats that never existed. One rece…
AI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
The simplicity and accessibility of artificial intelligence is changing the way law enforcement looks at 911 calls. AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT offer features that allow a user to upload any photograph — and have that image altered to include a specific person or people. A recent TikTok trend has scores of users utilizing these features to play pranks on loved ones, prompting calls to law enforcement for threats that never existed. One rece…
AI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
The simplicity and accessibility of artificial intelligence is changing the way law enforcement looks at 911 calls. AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT offer features that allow a user to upload any photograph — and have that image altered to include a specific person or people. A recent TikTok trend has scores of users utilizing these features to play pranks on loved ones, prompting calls to law enforcement for threats that never existed. One rece…
AI images depicting possible criminal threats are creating new challenges for law enforcement
The simplicity and accessibility of artificial intelligence is changing the way law enforcement looks at 911 calls. AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT offer features that allow a user to upload any photograph — and have that image altered to include a specific person or people. A recent TikTok trend has scores of users utilizing these features to play pranks on loved ones, prompting calls to law enforcement for threats that never existed. One rece…
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