An official emphasized that the prank wastes emergency resources and can easily lead to dangerous misunderstandings.

Police across the United States are advising against participating in a viral social media trend, known as the "AI homeless man prank."

The viral "AI Homeless Man Prank" on social media featuring AI-generated images of home invasions is prompting some people to call 911. Now, police departments are warning about the “stupid and potentially dangerous” trend.

Police encourage parents to talk to their kids and family about the consequences of the trend, which could include fines and imprisonment depending on local laws.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), a child was taken into custody following a bomb threat at