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Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days 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 week 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month ago

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

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

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

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Social media marketing

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

more#self-promotion
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#ai
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Digital life
fromHackernoon
4 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
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromKotaku
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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

more#wikimedia
Wearables
fromCreative Bloq
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

On the foundation's decision to seek a judicial review, lead counsel Phil Bradley-Schmieg stated: "We are taking action now to protect Wikipedia's volunteer users, as well as the global accessibility and integrity of free knowledge."
Privacy professionals
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.
US news
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