AI-generated Willy Wonky event ends up with tears, police

Even regular Willy Wonka is kind of creepy, but apparently an event group called the House of Illuminati found a way to make the story even more upsetting. At a pop-up advertised as an “immersive experience” in Glasgow, Scotland, parents and children were dismayed to discover that the images promoting the event were simply AI generated fabrications, while the actual experience was something more like an empty warehouse with a few awkward lollipop statues. “Wouldn’t recommend this company for anything,” said one parent. 850 refunds were issued.

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