A new AI prank trend on TikTok has teens using Snapchat’s AI tools to create fake images of a disheveled man inside their homes, then sending them to their parents as a joke. Parents often panic and call the police, believing it’s a real intruder — leading to false emergency calls and wasted police resources.
Authorities warn the prank is dangerous and dehumanizing, as it can trigger serious police responses, even SWAT deployments. Police urge users to stop the trend before it causes real harm.
Source: The Verge
