Articles tagged “Fyre Festival”

Their project-based nature and a lack of industry oversight make events a target for everything from bribery to fraud.

The Mattel-sanctioned Barbie fan fest is issuing refunds after attendees described an underwhelming experience. It’s the latest in a growing wave of fan events undone by overhyped promises and underdelivered execution.

Creators are exploring what is possible with AI, and some are going beyond what is acceptable. As consumers look for ways to protect themselves, questioning what is authentic and reliable is a skill everyone needs to rapidly develop.