PPSU Worker Disciplined for Submitting AI-Generated Photo Report on Illegal Parking in Response to JAKI Complaint

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Reports of illegal parking submitted by residents through the Jakarta Kini (JAKI) app should serve as a solution to environmental issues. However, in Kalisari, the process took an unexpected turn when the follow-up received was not genuine handling but allegedly involved fabricated photos based on artificial intelligence (AI). This story emerged from a post by the Threads account @seinsh, recounting efforts to address unresolved illegal parking despite reports to various parties. Instead of receiving an on-site solution, the reporter was given questionable documentation, raising public attention and broadening scrutiny of the reporting system. Local authorities responded to the viral controversy by disciplining the involved officer. The Kalisari ward head, Siti Nurhasanah, confirmed that the PPSU officer who uploaded the follow-up photo had received a first warning. An apology was also issued as a form of accountability for the incident that caused public disturbance. The spotlight on this case extended beyond the ward level, as Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung commented, emphasising the importance of honesty in public services. “It’s better, for example, to say it’s not done yet if it isn’t, rather than using AI which essentially deceives,” Pramono stated. He also requested the Inspectorate to examine the parties involved in the alleged manipulation. Pramono stressed that such manipulative actions cannot be tolerated as they undermine the principle of transparency in government. Amid the developing controversy, the on-site situation has changed. The vehicles previously reported as illegally parked in the Kalisari area are no longer present. The Head of the Transport Implementation Unit for Pasar Rebo Sub-District, Basuki, explained that the four cars in question had been moved by their owners. “Initially, the four illegally parked cars were to be towed. However, upon arrival at the location, the cars were gone, and the site was already clear,” Basuki said. Two cars were moved into a garage by the workshop owner, while the other two were relocated elsewhere by their owners.