Fake Home Invasion Vid Lands Woman in Real Trouble
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A woman created a fake home invasion video using AI to prank her husband, but it led to real trouble when authorities were involved; the story highlights the potential consequences of misusing AI-generated content.
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GaryBluto
2 months ago
It was only a matter of time before somebody doing a "prank" like this would end up having the cops called on them.
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