AI 'Cat in the Hat' Threat Trend Forces Kentucky School Lockdowns

AI-generated Dr. Seuss images paired with vague threats spread on TikTok across Kentucky by August 31, 2026, triggering lockdowns, police probes, and one student arrest. Consumer AI tools let anyone craft convincing threatening visuals in minutes, so one viral trend disrupted multiple school districts in days. Schools under heightened scrutiny can't dismiss even meme-wrapped threats.