Real or Fake? Navigating Mis/Disinformation in the 2026 Scottish Parliament
This public lecture brings together researchers and representatives from the UK Electoral Commission to examine how misinformation and disinformation may influence electoral politics in Scotland and across the UK.
Stevenson Trust, Social Sciences hub
Date: Tuesday 07 April 2026
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Venue: Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow 3 Kelvin Way Glasgow G12 8NN
Category: Public lectures, Social events, Academic events, Student events, Alumni events
Lets explore AI misinformation in the lead up to the Scottish Election
The rise of AI-generated content — from deepfakes to so-called "AI slop" — poses unprecedented challenges to democratic participation and electoral integrity. As Scotland prepares to go to the polls on 7 May, voters face an information environment in which distinguishing fact from fabrication is increasingly challenging.
This public lecture brings together researchers and representatives from the UK Electoral Commission to examine how misinformation and disinformation may influence electoral politics in Scotland and across the UK. We will explore the practical steps being taken to safeguard the integrity of the Scottish Parliament elections and what citizens themselves can do to become more resilient consumers of political information.
This event is taking place in the Sir Charles Wilson Building and streaming online.