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AI errors in depicting Malaysia's Jalur Gemilang flag spark controversy and apology
An AI system generated an incorrect depiction of Malaysia's national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, causing public backlash. The errors were seen as national insults, prompting a government ministry to issue an apology. The incident highlights sensitivity around national symbols.
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