AI hoax makes thousands show up in Dublin for non-existent Halloween event
Thousands of people, deceived by an AI-generated Pakistan-based website that quickly spread online, lined the streets of Dublin, Ireland, for a Hallowee
The new Fyre festival? Thousands turn up for ‘hoax’ Halloween parade that didn’t exist
Attendees said they felt hornswoggled by the happening, a la the notorious Fyre Festival, a so-called luxury musical event that famously stranded thousands of revelers on an island with nothing but meager food and emergency tents.
Power of misinformation: Pakistani firm apologises for sharing fake ad of Halloween parade in Dublin
Large crowds stood outside waiting for a supposed parade involving puppets made by the Galway performance company Mácnas. X A Pakistan-based firm had to issue an apology after it mistakenly advertised a nonexistent Halloween parade in Dublin, Ireland. The ...
Dublin Halloween parade hoax dupes thousands into packing Ireland capital's streets for nothing
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.
Thousands fall for fake halloween parade in Dublin
Excited partygoers flooded O'Connell Street, only to find no parade in sight. The confusion quickly led to crowded streets and sidewalks, disrupting traffic and eventually calling for a police response. Dublin's Gardaí, the national police force, were dispatched to manage the swelling crowd and urged people to disperse.
Pakistani website apologises for advertising Halloween parade that never happened
Pakistani website apologises for advertising Halloween parade that never happened - Man behind website says ‘human error’ led to wrong invite for Halloween event
Dubliners Wait Hours for Halloween Parade That Never Arrives
Hundreds of people in Dublin experienced a Halloween trick on Thursday, lining the streets in anticipation of a parade that never came. According to The Independent, the event—the Macnas Halloween Parade,
Pakistan Uses AI To Trick Thousands In Dublin To Come Out On Streets For Halloween Parade, Here's What Happened Next
Halloween 2024 was recently celebrated across the world on October 31 and it seems like the spirit of the festival is still in the air. Pakistan also took part in it this time and showed one of the best tricks to thousands of people in Dublin,
Thousands gather on Dublin’s O’Connell Street for Halloween parade that did not take place
Website had given details of large event hosted by Galway arts ensemble Macnas but no such festivities had been arranged
Spooky Scam? Pakistani Website 'Tricks' Thousands Into Attending Fake Halloween Party In Dublin
A Pakistan-based website mistakenly advertised a fake Halloween parade in Dublin, causing thousands to gather in the city center in anticipation of the non-existent event. The 'embarrassed' website owner later issued a public apology.
Pakistan-based website pranks thousands for ‘non-existent’ Halloween parade in Dublin, owner apologises
Earlier on 31 October, thousands flocked to O’Connell Street in the hope of attending a fun Halloween parade. But later, they learnt from Garda and other sources that the event was never going to take place.
Man Behind Website That Listed Fake Halloween Parade Says It Was ‘Just a Mistake’: ‘We Are Highly Embarrassed’
“We are highly disappointed, highly embarrassed, and honestly, we are feeling bad.” The Halloween parade was said to be ...
Pakistan Company Apologises For Advertising Non-Existent Halloween Parade In Dublin
A viral video showed throngs of people lining both sides of O'Connell Street for a supposed procession of giant Halloween ...