News 5 Cleveland - Elyria Police responded to a reported restaurant robbery. But it was actually an AI prank.

AI quality is evolving rapidly, making it easier than ever to create convincing fakes from a phone. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with News 5 Cleveland following a recent "AI prank" in Ohio that triggered a massive police response. He warns, this increased access creates significant new challenges for law enforcement, as fake images can divert critical resources away from actual crises.