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
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,
AI hoax causes thousands to show up in Dublin for Halloween parade that didn't exist
Deceived by an AI-generated Pakistan-based website that quickly spread online, thousands of people turned up in Dublin Thursday night, lining streets for a Halloween parade that didn't exist.
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 ...
Thousands Fall For Halloween “Scam” And Show Up For Parade That Didn’t Exist, Causing Chaos
A fake message lured thousands of people into the heart of Dublin for a Halloween parade that never actually existed.Flocks of hopeful residents from the Irish capital poured onto the streets for the parade after an announcement was made on a website called My Spirit Halloween.
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
Pakistani firm apologises after advertising ‘Halloween parade’
London: A Pakistani company has issued an apology after mistakenly advertising a nonexistent Halloween parade in Dublin, Ireland, leading thousands of Dubliners to gather on the city’s main street, O’Connell Street, awaiting the phantom event.
Chaos in Dublin as thousands turn up for AI ‘hoax’ Halloween parade that didn’t exist
Award-winning performing arts group Macnas have been holding an annual Halloween Parade in Dublin since 2013, with last year’s parade seeing witches, zombie dancers and wolves shuffling down Capel Street. It was the first Halloween Parade after a four year hiatus over lockdown - but there were no plans for one in 2024.
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.
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AI hoax causes thousands to show up in Dublin, Ireland, for non-existent Halloween parade
The website My Spirit Halloween falsely promoted a Macnas Halloween Parade, leading large swaths of people to gather on the streets. Advertisement Macnas is a performing arts group that had staged ...
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Alf the Newt is the latest addition to the Macnas street performance company
The Galway based Macnas street performance company has spent several months in preparing a new character known as Turas Alf ...
Hundreds of Dubliners caught out by Halloween parade hoax
The My Spirit Halloween website claimed the Macnas Halloween Parade would take place from 7pm to 9pm, but it did not ...
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Alf the giant newt draws thousands — but lack of parade disappoints many
There has been widespread criticism of the absence of a parade at this year’s Macnas Halloween spectacle, which had a single ...