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fromZDNET
2 minutes ago
Artificial intelligence

I tried Grokipedia, the AI-powered anti-Wikipedia. Here's why neither is foolproof

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia takes an apparent jab at Elon Musk and Grokipedia in latest fundraising pop-up: 'Created by people, not machines'`

fromZDNET
2 minutes ago
Artificial intelligence

I tried Grokipedia, the AI-powered anti-Wikipedia. Here's why neither is foolproof

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia takes an apparent jab at Elon Musk and Grokipedia in latest fundraising pop-up: 'Created by people, not machines'`

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Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

AI answers are taking a bite of Wikipedia's traffic. Should we be worried for the site?

Wikipedia's site traffic fell about 8% recently as AI chatbots reuse its content, prompting Wikimedia to pursue paid data licensing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

People thought I was a communist doing this as a non-profit': is Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales the last decent tech baron?

Wikipedia will be 25 years old in January. Jimmy Wales's daughter will be 25 and three weeks. It's not a coincidence: on Boxing Day 2000 Wales's then wife, Christine, gave birth to a baby girl, but it quickly became clear that something wasn't right. She had breathed in contaminated amniotic fluid, resulting in a life-threatening condition called meconium aspiration syndrome. An experimental treatment was available at the hospital near where they lived in San Diego. Did they want to try it?
Digital life
fromFuturism
1 week ago

The Wikipedia Page on "Brain Rot" Is Protected Until 2026 Due to Extensive Vandalism

Wikipedia is one of those rare digital miracles that feels like it live up to the vast promise of the web: a vast online encyclopedia, written and maintained by millions of volunteers across the world, in arguably the most extraordinary single repository of knowledge in human history. But of course, because any unverified user can edit Wikipedia, it's often become subject to vandalism.
Digital life
US news
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

A Wikipedia Conference Took a Dark Turn. Unfortunately, It's Not a Total Surprise.

A man armed with a loaded gun stormed a Wikipedia conference stage to protest the site's policy on self-identified pedophiles; volunteers disarmed him.
#generative-ai
fromObserver
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia Reports Traffic Decline as A.I. Changes How Users Seek Information

fromObserver
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia Reports Traffic Decline as A.I. Changes How Users Seek Information

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Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Wikipedia Is Getting Pretty Worried About AI

Wikipedia reclassified apparent human traffic as bots, revealing an approximately 8% decline in genuine pageviews and raising concerns about AI scraping harming contributions.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Ted Cruz Baffled by How Wikipedia Works

Senator Ted Cruz publicly targets Wikipedia, alleging ideological bias and donor influence despite Wikipedia's largely volunteer-run editorial model and Wikimedia's offer to explain its operations.
#wikimedia-foundation
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
US politics

Ted Cruz doesn't seem to understand Wikipedia, lawyer for Wikimedia says

Wikimedia Foundation says Wikipedia is volunteer-run, editorial policies are set by volunteer editors, and the foundation will help Sen. Ted Cruz understand platform operations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Wikipedia challenging UK law it says exposes it to manipulation and vandalism'

Wikimedia Foundation is challenging the UK's online safety legislation, fearing it may expose Wikipedia to risks like manipulation and vandalism.
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US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Ted Cruz picks a fight with Wikipedia, accusing platform of left-wing bias

Senator Ted Cruz formally demanded documents and responses from the Wikimedia Foundation, citing Senate Commerce Committee jurisdiction, after criticizing the FCC chair.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel Live(s On), No Thanks To Brands; The Case For Ad-Supported Wikipedia | AdExchanger

Disney reversed a decision after pressure from celebrities, politicians, and consumers while advertisers remain cautious amid political scrutiny over 'woke' backlash.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

After Charlie Kirk's Death, MAGA Is Now Attacking ... Wikipedia?

Right-wing media and figures are attacking Wikipedia to delegitimize the encyclopedia and advance a post-truth political agenda after Charlie Kirk's killing.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Wikipedia is under attack - and how it can survive

Wikipedia editors rapidly update pages, but Musk's alleged Nazi-salute gesture prompted delayed inclusion, a contested edit, and debate over biographies-of-living-persons standards.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

House Republicans Investigate Wikipedia for Alleged "Anti-Israel" Bias

House Republicans are investigating Wikipedia volunteer editors to identify contributors who added content portraying Israel negatively.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Want to disguise your AI writing? Start with Wikipedia's new list

AI-generated prose often contains clichéd phrasing, obsequious tone, odd tropes, and filler that makes Wikipedia especially vulnerable to low-quality automated edits.
fromRelay
2 months ago

Clockwise #619: I Lack the Patience For Other People - Relay

#619: I Lack the Patience For Other People
Software development
#self-promotion
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Social media marketing

How One Wikipedia Editor Unraveled the 'Single Largest Self-Promotion Operation' in the Site's History

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Social media marketing

How One Wikipedia Editor Unraveled the 'Single Largest Self-Promotion Operation' in the Site's History

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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Wikipedia loses court challenge against Online Safety Act rules

The Independent prioritizes on-the-ground reporting across crucial issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content

AI-generated content is challenging Wikipedia's credibility, prompting editors to develop new strategies for quality control.
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Digital life
fromHackernoon
6 months ago

The Museum of All Things: A Wikipedia You Can Visit | HackerNoon

The Museum of All Things is a unique virtual museum that allows users to explore topics from Wikipedia in a procedurally-generated immersive environment.
#wikimedia
fromKotaku
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia Won't Add AI-Generated Slop After Editors Yelled At Them

fromKotaku
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia Won't Add AI-Generated Slop After Editors Yelled At Them

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Wearables
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Wikipedia is suddenly a fashion brand - and a surprisingly cool one

Wikipedia launches a fashion collection to promote values of fact and knowledge amid misinformation.
Wearables
fromLondon On The Inside
5 months ago

Wear Your Love for Wikipedia With This New Streetwear Collection

Armedangels launched a sustainable capsule collection with Wikipedia to promote free knowledge and environmental responsibility.
Wearables
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Wikipedia wants you to wear your love for an open internet on your sleeve

Armedangels launches a capsule collection for Wikipedia's 25th anniversary to encourage donations.
philosophy
fromApaonline
5 months ago

Wikipedia in the Classroom

Wikipedia is often viewed unfavorably in academia due to its lack of peer review, yet it offers a decentralized model of collaborative knowledge creation.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

DC Prosecutor Ed Martin Goes After Wikipedia For Exercising First Amendment Rights - Above the Law

Ed Martin threatens Wikipedia over sourcing issues, showcasing political tension regarding information credibility.
Martin's controversial actions as acting US Attorney raise questions about his qualifications and motivations.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Trump DOJ goon threatens Wikipedia

Interim US attorney Ed Martin alleges Wikipedia allows foreign operatives to manipulate information, raising questions about its compliance with nonprofit laws regarding educational purposes.
US news
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Sneak attack: How biased Wikipedia twisted the truth about JD Vance

Wikipedia, which was originally intended to democratize information, has shifted towards partisanship, with a noticeable bias against conservatives, particularly evident in its treatment of Vice President JD Vance.
US politics
fromEngadget
6 months ago

Wikipedia offers AI developers a training dataset to maybe get scraper bots off its back

Wikipedia is offering a structured dataset to AI developers, hoping to mitigate the impact of bots on its servers and improve user experience.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Trump's Tariffs Shook the Economy. Wikipedia's Response Might Matter More.

The recent stock market turmoil initiated by President Trump's tariffs resulted in the most significant drop since the COVID-19 pandemic, fueling global economic uncertainty.
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