FORMER COP IN HIDING AFTER AI MISIDENTIFICATION
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A former police constable has been forced into hiding after being falsely linked to Henry Nowak's arrest through AI platforms including Elon Musk's Grok. Christi Hill, who served 12 years in the force, is among multiple individuals incorrectly identified online in connection with the murder case.
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