Reptile and Amphibian Care Panic in the Palms: How an AI-Generated "Gaboon Viper" Hoax Paralyzed a California Neighborhood and Triggered a Criminal Probe October 2, 2026 Nana Wu Main Facts What began as a localized social media scare in Santa Ana, California, has transformed into a cautionary tale about the intersection of artificial intelligence, public panic, and the…
