Wikipedia is struggling with voracious AI bot crawlers
(engadget.com)
Wikimedia has seen a 50 percent increase in bandwidth used for downloading multimedia content since January 2024, the foundation said in an update. But it's not because human readers have suddenly developed a voracious appetite for consuming Wikipedia articles and for watching videos or downloading files from Wikimedia Commons. No, the spike in usage came from AI crawlers, or automated programs scraping Wikimedia's openly licensed images, videos, articles and other files to train generative artificial intelligence models.
Wikimedia has seen a 50 percent increase in bandwidth used for downloading multimedia content since January 2024, the foundation said in an update. But it's not because human readers have suddenly developed a voracious appetite for consuming Wikipedia articles and for watching videos or downloading files from Wikimedia Commons. No, the spike in usage came from AI crawlers, or automated programs scraping Wikimedia's openly licensed images, videos, articles and other files to train generative artificial intelligence models.
Oka.wiki
(oka.wiki)
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving Wikipedia and other open platforms. We do so by providing monthly stipends to full-time contributors and translators.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving Wikipedia and other open platforms. We do so by providing monthly stipends to full-time contributors and translators.
Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures
(bbc.com)
Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites in the world but, by the admission of some of its own volunteer editors, it suffers from a persistent problem - terrible pictures, particularly of celebrities.
Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites in the world but, by the admission of some of its own volunteer editors, it suffers from a persistent problem - terrible pictures, particularly of celebrities.
Do not frequent some certain default subs if you criticize Wikipedia on Reddit
(wikipediasucks.co)
Do not frequent some certain default subs if you don't wanna get banned while criticizing Wikipedia on Reddit.
Do not frequent some certain default subs if you don't wanna get banned while criticizing Wikipedia on Reddit.
'Edit Wars' on Middle East Page Raise Tensions on Wikipedia
(bloomberg.com)
Shadow edit campaigns and political disputes have created headaches for overwhelmed editors and administrators.
Shadow edit campaigns and political disputes have created headaches for overwhelmed editors and administrators.
A map of every recorded battle based on Wikipedia
(nodegoat.net)
All Battles DBPedia Battles Wikidata Battles All Battles sourced Wikidata Only
All Battles DBPedia Battles Wikidata Battles All Battles sourced Wikidata Only
Heritage Foundation Details Plans to Doxx and Target Wikipeda Editors
(techdirt.com)
The Heritage Foundation sent the pitch deck outlining the Wikipedia initiative to Jewish foundations and other prospective supporters of Project Esther, its roadmap for fighting antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
The Heritage Foundation sent the pitch deck outlining the Wikipedia initiative to Jewish foundations and other prospective supporters of Project Esther, its roadmap for fighting antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
I am one of the editors of Elon Musk's Wikipedia page
(edithistory.substack.com)
I am one of the editors of Elon Musk’s Wikipedia page.
I am one of the editors of Elon Musk’s Wikipedia page.
Humane founder Imran Chaudhri likely paid for highly charitable Wikipedia entry
(ycombinator.com)
Humane founder Imran Chaudhri likely paid for highly charitable Wikipedia entry
Humane founder Imran Chaudhri likely paid for highly charitable Wikipedia entry
Wikipedia's Co-Founder Is Wikipedia's Most Outspoken Critic
(vice.com)
In Słubice, Poland, there’s a monument to Wikipedia, the inscription on which reads: “Wikipedia [is] the greatest project co-created by people regardless of political, religious, or cultural borders.”
In Słubice, Poland, there’s a monument to Wikipedia, the inscription on which reads: “Wikipedia [is] the greatest project co-created by people regardless of political, religious, or cultural borders.”
The Campaign to Delegitimize Wikipedia
(theatlantic.com)
A recent target in Elon Musk’s long and eminently tweetable list of grievances: the existence of the world’s most famous encyclopedia.
A recent target in Elon Musk’s long and eminently tweetable list of grievances: the existence of the world’s most famous encyclopedia.
Project 2025 Creators Dox Wikipedia Editors. The Tool They're Using. Horrifying
(slate.com)
Last month, the Jewish-American news site Forward reported a shocking scoop: The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025, is planning to “identify and target” Wikipedia editors.
Last month, the Jewish-American news site Forward reported a shocking scoop: The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025, is planning to “identify and target” Wikipedia editors.
List of Hoaxes in Wikipedia Articles
(wikipedia.org)
This is a list of known historical hoaxes created on the English Wikipedia. It is not for known hoaxes which are notable in their own right, such as the Piltdown Man. Its purpose is to document hoaxes on Wikipedia, in order to improve our understanding of them and our ability to detect them. For the purpose of this list, a hoax is defined as a clear and deliberate attempt to deceptively present false information as fact.
This is a list of known historical hoaxes created on the English Wikipedia. It is not for known hoaxes which are notable in their own right, such as the Piltdown Man. Its purpose is to document hoaxes on Wikipedia, in order to improve our understanding of them and our ability to detect them. For the purpose of this list, a hoax is defined as a clear and deliberate attempt to deceptively present false information as fact.
Buying Wikipedia
(wikipedia.org)
Howdy! Are you a government sick and tired of being described as a state sponsor of terrorism? Or an autocratic regime that wishes a few pesky articles would just go away? How about a multinational corporation that could use some nifty advertising? Well, you've come to the right place! As of November 12, 2002, Wikipedia is officially FOR SALE!
Howdy! Are you a government sick and tired of being described as a state sponsor of terrorism? Or an autocratic regime that wishes a few pesky articles would just go away? How about a multinational corporation that could use some nifty advertising? Well, you've come to the right place! As of November 12, 2002, Wikipedia is officially FOR SALE!
Wikipedia searches reveal differing styles of curiosity
(scientificamerican.com)
Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer”
Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer”
Heritage Foundation plans to 'identify and target' Wikipedia editors
(forward.com)
The Heritage Foundation plans to “identify and target” volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are “abusing their position” by publishing content the group believes to be antisemitic, according to documents obtained by the Forward.
The Heritage Foundation plans to “identify and target” volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are “abusing their position” by publishing content the group believes to be antisemitic, according to documents obtained by the Forward.
Elon Musk and the right's war on Wikipedia
(citationneeded.news)
The world's richest man has joined a growing chorus of right-wing voices attacking Wikipedia as part of an intensifying campaign against free and open access information.
The world's richest man has joined a growing chorus of right-wing voices attacking Wikipedia as part of an intensifying campaign against free and open access information.
Wikipedia: List of Citogenesis Incidents
(wikipedia.org)
In 2011, Randall Munroe in his comic xkcd coined the term "citogenesis" to describe the creation of "reliable" sources through circular reporting.[1][2] This is a list of some well-documented cases in which Wikipedia has been the source.
In 2011, Randall Munroe in his comic xkcd coined the term "citogenesis" to describe the creation of "reliable" sources through circular reporting.[1][2] This is a list of some well-documented cases in which Wikipedia has been the source.
Ada's dependent types, and its types as a whole
(nytpu.com)
So I like to joke occasionally on the Fediverse that when looking at Wikipedia's list of programming languages supporting dependent types:
So I like to joke occasionally on the Fediverse that when looking at Wikipedia's list of programming languages supporting dependent types:
Elon Musk Takes Aim at Wikipedia
(newsweek.com)
Elon Musk has urged his followers not to donate to Wikipedia, which he branded "Wokepedia," until "they restore balance to their editing authority."
Elon Musk has urged his followers not to donate to Wikipedia, which he branded "Wokepedia," until "they restore balance to their editing authority."
Does Wikipedia protect your privacy?
(wordpress.com)
Only hours after doxing Wikipedia volunteers to a court in India, Wikipedia tweeted out this 5-month old feel-good piece about protecting volunteers.
Only hours after doxing Wikipedia volunteers to a court in India, Wikipedia tweeted out this 5-month old feel-good piece about protecting volunteers.
Elon Musk Takes Aim at Wikipedia
(newsweek.com)
Elon Musk has urged his followers not to donate to Wikipedia, which he branded "Wokepedia," until "they restore balance to their editing authority."
Elon Musk has urged his followers not to donate to Wikipedia, which he branded "Wokepedia," until "they restore balance to their editing authority."
Wikipedia 2024 Year in Review
(wikimediafoundation.org)
Wikipedia is the largest knowledge resource ever assembled in the history of the world, and it’s freely available to everyone everywhere.
Wikipedia is the largest knowledge resource ever assembled in the history of the world, and it’s freely available to everyone everywhere.
The next time Wikipedia asks for a donation, ignore it (2022)
(unherd.com)
No one wants to be a bad person, and you probably felt pretty bad when you saw the heart-breaking appeal and just carried on clicking. Wikipedia is midway through a six-week fund-raising drive in Anglophone regions including the United States, the UK, New Zealand and Australia. The banner ads beg for “just £2”, which doesn’t sound like much, for all that free information. But before you start feeling too guilty, it’s worth considering some facts.
No one wants to be a bad person, and you probably felt pretty bad when you saw the heart-breaking appeal and just carried on clicking. Wikipedia is midway through a six-week fund-raising drive in Anglophone regions including the United States, the UK, New Zealand and Australia. The banner ads beg for “just £2”, which doesn’t sound like much, for all that free information. But before you start feeling too guilty, it’s worth considering some facts.