Could AI misinformation sway the Scottish election?

Persuasive AI assistants, deepfakes and bots are now commonplace. But could they be used by bad actors to influence Scotland’s elections?

Jamie Mann Feb 6, 2026

Investigations

Salmon company lashes out at own industry over ‘honesty’ on lice

A well known salmon farming company was told by Scottish Government inspectors to cut lice numbers at three of its sites in Sutherland. It responded by suggesting that other salmon farmers were failing to report lice numbers accurately.

Rob Edwards Feb 3, 2026

Investigations

Inside House 88: The former home of the SS officer who ran Auschwitz

The Ferret visited Poland to visit House 88, the former home of Rudolf Höss, the SS officer who ran the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. The house is being transformed into a global centre to fight extremism.

Billy Briggs, Angela Catlin Feb 1, 2026

Say no To WHO

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Politics and power

Facebook campaigns opposing anti-vaping laws prompt concern

Organisations that do not disclose their funders are running astroturf campaigns that have spent over £60,000 on Facebook adverts

Billy Briggs, Sean Rankin Nov 7, 2021