Wikipedia unveils new AI licensing deals as it marks 25th birthday | Nation/World | gazettextra.com
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary. The site has signed up new AI partners, including Meta and Microsoft, alongside existing ones like Amazon and Google. These companies are paying to access Wikipedia content, supporting its nonprofit mission. Founder Jimmy Wales welcomes AI training on Wikipedia data, emphasizing its human-curated nature. The Wikimedia Foundation urges AI developers to pay for access, as bots heavily tax its servers. Wikipedia plans to use AI to assist editors and improve search experiences, while addressing criticism of bias and competition from rivals like Grokipedia.