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Amazon removes AI biographies of SNP politicians
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, JUL 8 – Amazon removed AI-generated biographies of Scottish politicians due to multiple factual errors amid concerns about AI misinformation influencing the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
- Amazon removed AI-generated biographies of SNP figures Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney for containing factual errors after BBC inquiries.
- Generative AI tools scraped internet data to auto-generate biographies, producing bizarre false claims such as US birthplace, leading Amazon to remove them for misinformation.
- Amazon removed AI-generated biographies of Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney, citing numerous factual errors and bizarre claims such as Swinney being born in Ohio, highlighting AI data scraping flaws.
- Amazon removed AI-generated biographies of SNP figures due to multiple factual errors, enforcing guidelines with dedicated detection efforts and resource investment.
- With Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026, experts warn AI-generated disinformation and fake biographies may undermine political integrity and voter literacy.
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