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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

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

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Disturbing and AI-generated versions of Dr Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communities

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