NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — A North Bethesda woman is facing multiple charges after police say she used artificial intelligence to stage a fake home invasion in an apparent attempt to prank her husband.

According to Montgomery County Police, 27-year-old Moesha Gardener sent her husband AI-generated images depicting a strange man lying on their couch and claimed someone had broken into their home earlier this month. Believing the threat was real, her husband contacted 911, prompting a major emergency response.

“This is something that should be taken seriously,” said Sheira Goff, a spokesperson for Montgomery County Police. “If we get a call and someone says they’re in crisis or in need, we have to respond.”

Eight police cruisers were dispatched to the scene with lights and sirens, expecting a

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