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Wikipedia bans AI-generated content in its online encyclopedia
Ban includes two exceptions: AI can still be used for translations, and to make minor copy edits
TL;DR
- Wikipedia has banned the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for generating or rewriting content.
- The ban applies to large language models (LLMs) as they often violate Wikipedia's core principles.
- Volunteer editors supported the policy change through a vote.
- Exceptions exist for AI use in translations and for making minor copy edits.
- Human review is required for AI-assisted edits, ensuring the AI doesn't introduce its own content or alter meaning.
- Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales previously expressed concerns about AI's "hallucinated" results and its current inadequacy for drafting articles.