Fact check: Tuition fees and AI-generated voter videos
A Scottish election leaflet claimed there are no university tuition fees in Scotland, but this is not entirely accurate as some students, including postgraduates, still pay fees. A video shared on Facebook ahead of UK elections was found to be AI-generated, potentially undermining democracy.
The SNP's claim that there are no university tuition fees in Scotland is not entirely accurate. While the Scottish Government covers tuition fees for eligible undergraduate students, others, including postgraduate students and those undertaking a second undergraduate degree, are required to pay fees. Tuition fees for Scottish students are typically £1,820 a year. A video shared on Facebook ahead of the May 7 elections in Scotland, Wales, and England was found to be AI-generated, containing an invisible watermark from Google's AI tools. The video appeared to show people on the street supporting Reform UK, but was likely created to deceive voters. Posts like this can undermine democracy by spreading misinformation.
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