According to the Taipei Times and others, the Taichung government expressed regret after an AI-made promotional poster drew controversy, with the image's use and labeling criticized.

Using AI-generated images is not itself banned for public agencies. But trust issues can arise if they create a false impression or fail to clearly disclose that content is AI-generated.

The case leaves a question: how, how far and with what labeling AI images should be used in public materials. Transparent labeling and fact-checking are seen as preconditions of trust.

Experts say that as generative AI spreads, the principle of disclosing 'AI-made content' is growing more important across public and private sectors alike, with the balance between convenience and trust a challenge.

Hwagyo Sibo treats information trust in the AI era through readers' right to know. For Chinese readers who access public information in several languages, transparency about a piece's source and how it was made is an important standard.