Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AI generates ire of families duped over Wonka themed event (updated 3.4.24)

AI generated images were used to sell pricey tickets for a family-friendly "immersive Wonka experience” in Scotland. The actual event was a sparsely decorated warehouse with “a ball pit and a single oompah loompah.”According to news reports, parents were so incensed they called the police.


update 2/29/24 -- This article covers some of the AI obfuscations. It includes interviews with some of the actors who describe "AI" written scripts. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/willy-wonka-inspired-chocolate-experience-outrage-rcna140726


The next 3 pics are screenshots from the website that sold the tickets...



Update 3.4.24 -- This You Tuber summaries the event and includes online clips from the performers as well as attendees giving more insights into the chaos. 


When you see AI being used to sell products -- use your critical thinking skills before your credit card.

Beware of social media pages showcasing fantastical decor items. The furnishings advertised do not exist in real life. But the comments threads for these posts confirm people do not realize these are fakes. 

Sites that post only AI deception generate tons of “likes and shares." They also set up the public for scams like the Wonka experience.

Learn how to spot AI clues... tips in these links:

https://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/deciphering-ai-images-clues-to-look-for.html

https://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/beware-ai-image-generated-non.html

https://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2024/02/normalizing-ai-generated-images-is.html

The Facebook page "AI Spotting" posts informative tutorials.

Don’t buy .. or “like and share”… what is being sold by AI generated images.  They are fakery built on theft.

Here are links for news reports about the Wonka experience:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13127687/immersive-willy-wonka-event-glasgow-police.html?fbclid=

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/willy-wonka-event-uk-chocolate-experience-meth-lab-1235837133/amp/?fbclid=

And more images of the event.







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