Misleading AI Willy Wonka Event Leads to Police Being Called by Outraged Attendees

An event in Glasgow, Scotland, titled "Willy's Chocolate Experience," organized by House of Illuminati, came under fire from attendees and was eventually shut down by the company. Promising a Timothée Chalamet-inspired Wonka experience with "mind-expanding projections" and "wondrous creations," the event charged up to £35 per ticket. Instead of the advertised "worldwide experience," parents and children were met with a basic warehouse setting, adorned with plastic decorations and simple backdrops, which was a stark contrast to the immersive adventure that had been marketed.

The disappointment among the attendees was palpable, leading to reports of crying children and ultimately the involvement of the Scotland Police. Actors, who were initially promised £500 to perform, were given scripts that appeared to be AI-generated and nonsensical. They were instructed to improvise after abandoning the provided scripts. Following the backlash, House of Illuminati canceled the event and offered full refunds to the 850 customers. The police referred to the event as a scam, and while the company has apologized for not meeting expectations, they have not clarified whether AI was used in the creation of promotional materials or character scripts.