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AI 'Cat in the Hat' Threats Trigger Nationwide School Lockdowns and Juvenile Charges

A viral TikTok trend featuring AI-generated images of the 'Cat in the Hat' character has prompted school closures and police investigations across the US. Authorities report that these posts often include threatening language or lists of names, leading to juvenile charges in Tennessee and Minnesota. Officials emphasize that while some posts may be pranks, creating or sharing such content carries serious legal consequences.