US schools warn of AI-generated 'Cat in the Hat' threat trend; teens arrested

A viral social media trend using disturbing or AI-generated 'Cat in the Hat' images to threaten schools has prompted warnings from US schools and police, with several teenagers arrested or charged. The trend exploits AI-generated content to amplify threats, raising concerns about copycat behavior and the difficulty of distinguishing credible threats from hoaxes. This marks a novel intersection of AI-enabled disinformation and school safety, potentially straining law enforcement resources.