""No, I don't know him," one disgruntled father messaged their son in one TikTok video that got millions of views. "What does he want?" "He said you guys went to school together, I invited him in," the son replied, posting an AI-edited image of a man sitting on presumably the family's couch. "JOE PICK UP THE PHONE," the alarmed parent replied. "I DON'T KNOW HIM!!!!!""
"A press release by the Oak Harbor police department in Washington also warned of "safety concerns" related to an "'AI homeless man' prank." Circulating images made it look like a "homeless individual was present on the Oak Harbor High School Campus." "AI tools can create highly convincing images, and misinformation can spread quickly, causing unnecessary fear or diverting public safety resources," the statement reads."
Highly sophisticated generative AI tools enable teens to create convincing fake images that make it appear homeless people are invited into family homes. Those manipulated images have prompted fear, alarmed relatives, and even 911 calls. Social media videos show youngsters boasting about frightening parents and friends with AI-edited imagery. Multiple police departments issued warnings, citing dehumanization of homeless people, public safety risks, and wasted emergency resources. School communities reported images suggesting a homeless individual was on campus. Authorities emphasized that convincing AI imagery can spread misinformation and divert critical public safety attention.
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