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12 Mar
How Wikipedia Bots Work and What They Do for the Encyclopedia
Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Bots Work and What They Do for the Encyclopedia

Wikipedia bots automate routine tasks like fixing typos, reverting vandalism, and updating links, handling millions of edits daily. They're approved by the community, strictly monitored, and essential to keeping the encyclopedia accurate and scalable.

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