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flag AI-generated fake danger images from a TikTok prank triggered false emergency calls, prompting wellness checks and criminal charges.

flag AI-generated images falsely depicting people in danger have sparked nationwide concern, prompting law enforcement agencies across multiple states to conduct wellness checks after a viral TikTok prank. flag The trend, fueled by apps that insert AI-manipulated content into real photos, led to panic-driven emergency calls, diverting resources from genuine threats. flag Officials emphasize that making false police reports is a crime punishable by fines up to $3,000, with some juveniles already criminally charged. flag Authorities are urging families to discuss the real-world consequences of such online pranks, which spread fear and undermine public safety.

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