In a time when tools like ChatGPT are transforming education, content creation, and research, an Indian contractor has reportedly exploited artificial intelligence for a far less noble purpose—fabricating roadwork completion using AI-generated images.
A video that recently went viral on Instagram has exposed the alleged misuse. In it, a local contractor is seen photographing an unconstructed, damaged road and uploading the image to an AI image generator. He then reportedly instructed the tool to recreate the image as a finished cement concrete (CC) road—complete with clean white markings, smooth edges, and a drainage system.
In moments, the AI delivered a convincing “after” image. The contractor is believed to have sent this fabricated version to a government engineer on WhatsApp, captioning it: “Road completed.” According to reports, the engineer approved the bill without any physical inspection of the site.
While the incident has drawn laughter for its ingenuity, it also shines a spotlight on a serious lapse in administrative verification. Civil projects traditionally require on-site evaluation before funds are cleared. But with government departments increasingly relying on digital updates and WhatsApp for communication, such loopholes are becoming easier to exploit.
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