‘Ghost of state emblem’: Youtuber roasts Odisha Higher Education Department over AI-generated logo

Odisha’s Higher Education Department has come under attack online after a content creator accused it of using artificial intelligence tools to prepare official social media posts that showed a distorted version of the state emblem. Content creator Amit Kilhor, in a social media post, where mocked the department and said it appeared to be using tools like ChatGPT without proper checks. He claimed this had led to visible errors in official visuals posted online.The state emblem of Odisha used in the department’s social media updates was not correctly represented. The emblem normally features the Lion Capital of Ashoka at the top, a warrior on a horse inspired by the Konark Sun Temple, and Odia text meaning “Truth alone triumphs” and “Government of Odisha”.However, in the AI-generated versions shared on the official handle of the Odisha Higher Education Department, these elements appeared distorted. The text in some posts was also seen as incorrect and unreadable.In a sarcastic remark, Kilhor suggested that the department needed to improve its use of AI tools. He said, “Hello Odisha, hire me if you want some lessons in ChatGPT prompts lest you embarrass your state emblem nationally. Odisha state Higher Education department using AI to generate posts and making the bhoot of state emblem.”Another user wrote, “Congrats to the Higher Education Department, GoO for embarrassment in national media.” Another commented, “Odisha wants to know.” A third reaction said, “No knowledge of AI, or no budget for a subscription? Odisha’s higher education is in paralysis.”