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14 Mar
Using ORES and Machine Learning to Flag Risky Wikipedia Edits
Leona Whitcombe

Using ORES and Machine Learning to Flag Risky Wikipedia Edits

ORES uses machine learning to detect vandalism on Wikipedia by analyzing edit patterns in real time. It helps human editors prioritize risky changes, reducing the time harmful content stays online. Trained on decades of edit history, it catches 80%+ of vandalism faster than humans alone.

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