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wire / 2026-08-06-ca7e

Taichung city government AI-generated housing poster included Chinese national symbols

August 6, 2026 · TWN INCIDENT REPUTATIONALSAFETY

The city's housing poster went to print with the wrong country's flag imagery. Review processes have been pledged.

The facts

Taichung City Government used an AI tool to create official housing promotional materials, which mistakenly included Chinese national symbols and elements. The posters were publicly displayed, causing political controversy and public distrust. The city government apologized, removed the materials, and pledged to strengthen review processes to prevent similar AI-related incidents.