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US news
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Trump DOJ goon threatens Wikipedia

Wikipedia may face scrutiny for allowing foreign operatives to alter information, potentially violating its nonprofit status under US law.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
SF politics

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.
US news
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Trump DOJ goon threatens Wikipedia

Wikipedia may face scrutiny for allowing foreign operatives to alter information, potentially violating its nonprofit status under US law.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
SF politics

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.
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#censorship
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Why these scientists devote time to editing and updating Wikipedia

Doronina's background as a biologist and her experiences under a repressive regime enhance her contributions to Wikipedia's governance.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

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

Wikipedia has transformed into a partisan tool undermining conservatives, exemplified by its treatment of Vice President JD Vance.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Why these scientists devote time to editing and updating Wikipedia

Doronina's background as a biologist and her experiences under a repressive regime enhance her contributions to Wikipedia's governance.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

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

Wikipedia has transformed into a partisan tool undermining conservatives, exemplified by its treatment of Vice President JD Vance.
more#censorship
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

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

Wikipedia is providing a structured dataset for AI developers in response to server strain caused by bots.
The new dataset aims to relieve bandwidth consumption and improve human user experience.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

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

Trump's tariff announcement caused significant global market declines, highlighting economic uncertainty.
Wikipedia editors debate the terminology used in the stock market article, reflecting broader editorial challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Wikimedia is dealing with a 50 percent increase in bandwidth due to AI crawlers

Wikipedia's bandwidth usage surged 50%, mostly due to AI crawlers, not human users.
AI scraping creates challenges for Wikimedia, slowing access and increasing costs.
fromFlowingData
1 month ago
Video games

Classic arcade game powered by Wikipedia edits

WikiAsteroids transforms Wikipedia edits into a dynamic gaming experience, where gameplay evolves with real-time user contributions.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Volunteer photographers are fixing Wikipedia's terrible celebrity headshots

WikiPortraits is a group of volunteers capturing and sharing Creative Commons-licensed photos of celebrities for Wikipedia.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Wikipedia became a political lightening rod

Widespread political threats against Wikipedia are intensifying, with Republicans and influential figures targeting its credibility and claiming it exhibits bias.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Digital life

This app combines Wikipedia and TikTok to fight doomscrolling

WikiTok provides guilt-free scrolling through random Wikipedia articles, enhancing knowledge discovery in a TikTok-style format.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big Tech must block Wikipedia until it stops censoring and pushing disinformation

Wikipedia exhibits a left-wing bias, selectively blacklisting conservative news outlets while favoring left-leaning sources, undermining claims of neutrality.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
Writing

The Editors weaves Wikipedia's volunteers into a global suspense tale

Stephen Harrison's fiction, The Editors, explores the lives of Wikipedia editors through the story of a journalist grappling with truth and information.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Science

Wikipedia Search Habits Reveal Whether You're a Busybody,' Hunter' or Dancer'

Curiosity is more than just information acquisition; it involves connecting knowledge and exploring varied topics.
Three styles of curiosity were identified in Wikipedia users: busybody, hunter, and dancer.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here Are the Top 25 Wikipedia Searches for 2024 And #1 is BLEAK

The most viewed Wikipedia pages in 2024 reflect society's interests, with 'Deaths in 2024' topping the list.
#knowledge-sharing
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jimmy Wales on Why Wikipedia Is Still So Good

Wikipedia thrives by promoting community health, neutrality, and the integrity of user-generated knowledge amidst growing internet partisanship.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jimmy Wales on Why Wikipedia Is Still So Good

Wikipedia thrives by promoting community health, neutrality, and the integrity of user-generated knowledge amidst growing internet partisanship.
more#knowledge-sharing
fromNature
6 months ago
Science

Study reveals three ways to disappear down a Wikipedia rabbit hole

Understanding curiosity styles on Wikipedia can enhance user experience and teamwork.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How Wikipedia is staying relevant in the AI era

Wikipedia remains a vital source of trusted information amidst the rise of AI, with robust volunteer support ensuring accuracy and neutrality.
#knowledge
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago
philosophy

Do All Roads Lead to Philosophy on Wikipedia?: They Do About 97.3% of the Time

Following Wikipedia hyperlinks often leads you to philosophy, showcasing the interconnectedness of knowledge.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Wikipedia's un-'reliable' sources, Trump got crime trend correct and other commentary

Wikipedia's reliability is questioned due to biased source classification, impacting the representation of political figures.
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago
philosophy

Do All Roads Lead to Philosophy on Wikipedia?: They Do About 97.3% of the Time

Following Wikipedia hyperlinks often leads you to philosophy, showcasing the interconnectedness of knowledge.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Wikipedia's un-'reliable' sources, Trump got crime trend correct and other commentary

Wikipedia's reliability is questioned due to biased source classification, impacting the representation of political figures.
more#knowledge
fromPortland Mercury
8 months ago
New York City

Portland Elections Office Investigating Rene Gonzalez For Using Taxpayer Funds on Wikipedia Edits

City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez is under investigation for potential campaign finance violations regarding public funds used for enhancing his Wikipedia page.
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