Wikipedia News Desk
When you think of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia built by volunteers around the world. Also known as the world’s largest crowd-sourced reference, it’s not just a static site—it’s a living project shaped by thousands of editors, policy debates, and tech updates every week. Behind the scenes, the Wikimedia movement, the global network of volunteers, chapters, and organizations supporting Wikipedia is constantly adjusting rules, tools, and priorities. From new anti-vandalism bots to changes in how edits are reviewed, these shifts affect every article you read.
Editor trends are shifting too. Fewer people are joining as regular contributors, while more focus is going into fixing bias, improving citations, and fighting misinformation. Meanwhile, events like Wikimania, the annual global gathering of Wikipedia editors and developers reveal what’s next—whether it’s better mobile tools, AI-assisted editing, or new ways to involve non-English communities.
Here, you’ll find clear, no-nonsense updates on what’s actually changing on Wikipedia—not rumors, not hype. Just what’s happening, why it matters, and who’s driving it.
Benchmarking LLMs With Wikipedia Tasks: Retrieval and Summarization
Wikipedia tasks are becoming the gold standard for evaluating LLMs. Testing retrieval and summarization on real encyclopedia articles reveals how well AI models handle messy, real-world knowledge-not just clean test data.
How to Protect New Wikipedia Articles During Notability Challenges
Learn how to protect new Wikipedia articles from deletion by meeting notability standards with reliable sources, avoiding common mistakes, and using the draft space effectively. This guide shows exactly what editors look for-and how to respond when your article is challenged.
Cross-Wiki Admin Actions: How Stewards and Global Sysops Maintain Wikipedia
Cross-wiki admin actions let stewards and global sysops stop abuse across all Wikipedia languages. These trusted volunteers block spammers, lock accounts, and delete harmful content globally-keeping Wikipedia safe even when local admins can't act alone.
Wikipedia’s News Coverage: How Speed and Accuracy Clash in Real-Time Reporting
Wikipedia's real-time news coverage is faster than traditional media, but accuracy often suffers. Learn how speed and reliability clash in volunteer-driven reporting and what it means for public understanding.
Development Tools for Wikipedia: Phabricator and Contributor Platforms
Wikipedia relies on open tools like Phabricator and MediaWiki to coordinate thousands of volunteers. Learn how these platforms keep the encyclopedia running, how you can contribute without coding, and why this model works better than corporate software.
January 6 Coverage on Grokipedia vs Wikipedia: Sources and Framing
Wikipedia and Grokipedia cover January 6 very differently. One relies on verified sources and community oversight. The other uses AI to blend facts with fringe claims. Here’s how to tell which is trustworthy.
Notable Vandalism Cases: When Wikipedia Gets It Wrong
Wikipedia is a powerful tool, but it's not immune to sabotage. From fake biographies to political lies, here are real cases where misinformation slipped through - and how to spot it before you believe it.
WikiProject Students: Classroom Editing Within Wikipedia Guidelines
WikiProject Students helps educators integrate Wikipedia editing into coursework, teaching research, writing, and digital responsibility. Students improve real articles used by millions, following strict editorial guidelines. The program has led to thousands of lasting, high-quality contributions worldwide.
The Future of Multilingual Wikipedia: Growth and Infrastructure
Wikipedia's future depends on empowering non-English languages with better tools, faster infrastructure, and community-led growth. The goal? A truly global knowledge base where every language can thrive.
Wikipedia Election Cycles: How ArbCom, Board Seats, and Community Voting Work
Wikipedia's election cycles for ArbCom and the Wikimedia Board are community-driven processes that ensure governance remains transparent and representative. Learn how editors vote, who qualifies, and why this system still works.
Top 25 Report on Wikipedia: Weekly Traffic Standouts
The Top 25 Report on Wikipedia reveals the most-viewed articles each week, showing what the world is searching for-from global events to niche science. It’s not about popularity, but real-time curiosity.
Temporary Accounts on Wikipedia: What's Changing for Editors
Wikipedia is replacing anonymous editing with temporary accounts to fight vandalism and improve edit tracking. Learn how this change affects contributors and why it matters for the future of the encyclopedia.
