Social media was flooded with a post by the National Research and\nInnovation Agency (BRIN) featuring a Garuda image for Pancasila Day on\nMonday, 1 June 2026. The post drew criticism after netizens on X noted\nthe Garuda design did not conform to the official national emblem\nguidelines.<\/p>\n
Criticism arose as the number of feathers on the wings and tail were\ndeemed incomplete. Some netizens suspected the image was created using\nartificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n
The post was initially shared by BRIN\u2019s official X account on Monday\nmorning as part of Pancasila Day commemorations. Shortly after being\nposted, the comment section was filled with criticism from netizens\nhighlighting the visual details of the Garuda emblem.<\/p>\n
Many social media users questioned the precision in using the\nnational symbol, especially as the post came from a government\nagency.<\/p>\n
Netizens Highlight Feather Count Discrepancies<\/p>\n
The main public concern was the feather count, which was deemed\ninconsistent with the national emblem\u2019s regulations and philosophical\nmeaning.<\/p>\n
In the Pancasila Garuda emblem, specific feather counts hold symbolic\nmeaning tied to Indonesia\u2019s independence date of 17 August 1945.<\/p>\n
Thus, the discrepancy in feather count in BRIN\u2019s design immediately\nsparked criticism from netizens.<\/p>\n
Many netizens suspected the design was AI-generated due to the\nimprecise visual representation of Garuda, which deviated from official\nguidelines.<\/p>\n
Debates over AI use in government graphic design also surfaced on\nsocial media throughout Monday.<\/p>\n
BRIN Issues Apology<\/p>\n
Following widespread public criticism, BRIN issued an official\napology on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n
In a post on its official account, BRIN acknowledged a lack of\ndiligence in creating the Pancasila Day content.<\/p>\n
\u201cBRIN Indonesia extends its deepest apologies for the error in the\nPancasila Day content shared,\u201d the agency stated.<\/p>\n
The agency also said the incident would prompt internal reviews to\nensure more meticulous content creation and dissemination in future.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/viral-garuda-emblem-suspected-ai-generated-for-pancasila-day-brin-apologises-1780333121", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }