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US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests

Disturbing and AI-generated versions of Dr Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communities Schools and law enforcement authorities in the US are issuing warnings against a viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend in…

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Schools and law‑enforcement agencies across the United States are issuing alerts about a viral social‑media trend that circulates disturbing, AI‑generated images of the Dr Seuss “Cat in the Hat.” The manipulated depictions are being used to threaten students, schools and surrounding communities.

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