Monkeys escape in St. Louis as AI complicates capture efforts.

A troop of vervet monkeys has been running wild in St Louis, Missouri, with residents capturing them and posting fake AI-generated images. The monkeys remain at large, sparking rumors and confusion about their ownership and escape. Animal control and primate experts are working to recapture the monkeys, although it is illegal to own exotic animals in St Louis. Residents are advised to stay away from the monkeys due to their unpredictable behavior under stress.

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