JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wikipedia: Pretty Good in Parts.

  • Published In: ITNOW, 2023, v. 65, n. 3. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Runciman, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on an interview with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, discussing the platform’s current state and role in combating misinformation. Wales emphasizes Wikipedia’s commitment to verifiability and truth, explaining that the site relies on reliable sources and presents multiple perspectives on contentious issues without promoting any agenda. He notes that Wikipedia’s community actively resists disinformation, maintaining content quality despite challenges posed by fake news. Wales also reflects on the evolution of contributor engagement, attributing a decline in casual editors to the encyclopedia’s extensive coverage of common topics.

Additional Information

  • Source:ITNOW. 2023/09, Vol. 65, Issue 3, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:17465702
  • DOI:10.1093/itnow/bwad085
  • Accession Number:170902528
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