Parents call out 'Willy Wonka Experience' that used AI to sell an underwhelming time: 'Terrible'

Tickets to the Willy's Chocolate Experience in Glasgow, Scotland, were marketed based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) images that sold parents on a magical experience, but when they showed up, it was anything but, according to reports. Parents called the police on Saturday because they felt scammed by the "absolute shambles of an event," the New York Post reported. The AI-generated images included giant candy displays and colorful lights, but children were instead greeted by a virtually empty warehouse with a printed AI background, a disappointing bouncy castle and hardly any candy. "Experience captivating live performances featuring charming characters singing original catchy tunes. This event guarantees an immersive and delightful entertainment experience suitable for aged 3 years old," according to the event website.