AI-generated 'Cat in the Hat' images spook Belgian town; mayor urges police alerts

AI-generated images of the Cat in the Hat character appearing in street scenes of Ledegem, Belgium, have circulated on social media, part of a trend imported from the UK. The images are fake but have caused resident alarm, prompting the mayor to advise reporting such content to police. This highlights the growing societal impact of AI-generated disinformation and the challenge of public trust in visual media.