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"PICK UP THE PHONE": The AI "homeless man in my house" prank is traumatizing pa…
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AI Prank Goes Viral: Parents' Alarmed Reactions to "Homeless Man"
A recent viral video has captured significant public attention by showcasing a unique family prank involving artificial intelligence. The video, uploaded by user "amosthakid," depicts a child's elaborate scheme to convince their parents that a homeless man had entered their home. The prank utilized highly realistic AI-generated images, which were sent to the parents via text message. The sequence of images showed the man first at the front door, then seated on the living room sofa, and finally, trying on the father's clothes. The parents' reactions, documented through their text and voice messages, escalated dramatically. Initially, the mother responded with "We do not know him" and "Do not let him in." However, upon receiving images of the man inside, the father's voice messages expressed increasing alarm. "WE DO NOT KNOW THIS MAN! TELL HIM TO GET OUT!!" he exclaimed, followed by "CALL THE POLICE! HE'S A ROBBER!!" The child, maintaining the deception, responded with lighthearted texts like "He's not armed😂" and "He's a friendly guy." The prank concluded with the child informing the parents the man was leaving and could keep the clothes, leading to multiple missed calls and a final text from the parents asking, "IS THIS A JOKE." This incident highlights both the convincing nature of modern AI image generation and the strong protective instincts within families, providing a humorous yet insightful look into contemporary digital pranks.
