Tag: news events
Leona Whitcombe
How Wikipedia Updates Articles After Major News Events
Wikipedia updates articles after major news events by relying on verified sources and a global network of volunteer editors. It prioritizes accuracy over speed, waiting for confirmation before making changes. This process keeps it more reliable than many news outlets in the first hours after breaking news.
Leona Whitcombe
Wikipedia Traffic Spikes During Major News Events: What the Data Shows
Wikipedia sees massive traffic spikes during major news events as people turn to it for fast, reliable facts. Data shows how journalists, students, and the public rely on it - and why it's become the go-to source for breaking news context.
