US EditionPolice departments issue warnings on AI 'homeless man' prank
The prank causes false alarms that waste police resources and can lead to criminal charges, with multiple departments reporting emergency call surges in recent weeks.
- A viral trend using AI-generated images of a 'homeless man' has led police to issue warnings about safety concerns, describing it as 'stupid and potentially dangerous.'
- The Yonkers Police Department in New York stated that the prank has occurred 'a few times' and shared an image on Facebook.
- The Salem Police Department in Massachusetts received multiple 911 calls linked to the prank, highlighting its potential to waste emergency resources.
- Law enforcement agencies noted that the prank can 'cause panic, lead to dangerous or violent reactions,' and dehumanizes the homeless.
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Police Issue Warning About "AI Homeless Man" Prank
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Police warn about 'AI homeless man prank' Here's what to know
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – An AI-driven TikTok trend is resulting in 911 calls by panicked people who think a man has broken into their homes. The prank uses artificial intelligence to create a picture or video of a "homeless man" entering a person's home, going through their fridge, or lying in their bed. The prankster sends the fake video to a loved one, who thinks the convincing images are real. Police departments in at least four states have…
What is the 'AI homeless man prank'? Police says it's dangerous
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – An AI-driven TikTok trend is resulting in 911 calls by panicked people who think a man has broken into their homes. The prank uses artificial intelligence to create a picture or video of a "homeless man" entering a person's home, going through their fridge, or lying in their bed. The prankster sends the fake video to a loved one, who thinks the convincing images are real. Police departments in at least four states have…
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