In an era when ChatGPT is revolutionizing research, writing, and education, a local Indian contractor has taken “AI innovation” in a startling direction—by allegedly turning corruption into a tech-enabled art form.
According to a viral video circulating widely on Instagram, the contractor clicked a photo of a damaged, unpaved road and uploaded it into an AI image generator. He reportedly instructed the tool to convert it into a CC (cement concrete) road—complete with white side markings, leveled edges, and a neat drainage gutter.
Within seconds, the image was transformed. The contractor then forwarded this AI-generated “after” photo to a government engineer on WhatsApp with the caption: “Road completed.” Allegedly, the bill was passed without any physical verification.
AI as a Weapon: From Bureaucratic Loopholes to Digital Forgery
This incident, while comical on the surface, exposes a troubling flaw in the government’s verification system. Traditionally, physical inspections were required to release funds for civil works. However, the rising use of digital documentation and WhatsApp communication has weakened manual checks.
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Although ChatGPT itself doesn’t generate images directly, it’s suspected that the contractor used prompts through image tools like DALL·E or Midjourney, combined with ChatGPT text to instruct the AI.
“This is not just digital fraud—it’s a governance loophole,” said one Twitter user. “Earlier, work wasn’t done, and bills got passed with a signature. Now, it’s ‘make it with AI, send it, and the money comes in.’”
Public Backlash and Calls for AI Regulation
The video, posted by Instagram user “naughtyworld,” has already garnered millions of views and thousands of comments. While some viewers laughed at the creativity, others expressed deep concern.
“This is just the beginning. AI can now be used to deceive the government itself,” wrote one user. Another commented, “Forget smart cities. This is smart corruption.”
Social media users are now calling for stricter AI regulation, transparency in public works verification, and criminal investigation into the incident. Legal experts suggest this could set a dangerous precedent if left unpunished.