🛡️ In a world where misinformation can spread faster than the truth, who is standing guard? The Wikimedia Foundation, through platforms like Wikipedia, plays a pivotal part in combating misinformation. PEN America, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting free expression, explained this unique role in a recent interview with Maggie Dennis, Vice-President of Community Resilience and Sustainability at the Wikimedia Foundation. Unlike traditional media outlets, Wikimedia projects rely on a vast network of volunteers dedicated to maintaining accurate and neutral content. These contributors engage in human-led content moderation, continuously editing and improving articles to ensure reliability. This collaborative approach not only upholds the integrity of information, but also fosters a community committed to truth and transparency. “We firmly believe that Wikipedia’s most important bulwark against disinformation is the platform’s open, transparent, and participatory model. The more humans take part, the better the internet’s knowledge becomes. Studies have shown that when a larger number of volunteer editors contribute to a Wikipedia article from diverse political backgrounds, it produces higher-quality articles,” said Dennis. Read the article by PEN America ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en8JnT_U
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1wA great reminder of Wikimedia's vital role in combating misinformation through collaborative, volunteer-driven efforts. Ensuring accuracy and neutrality in content sets a high standard for reliable information in the digital age. Kudos to PEN America and Wikimedia for championing truth and free expression!