The Centre is working for creation of an Indian version of Wikipedia with experts from various Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) roped in for creation of the platform. The Department of Science and Technology is working for “creation of Wikipedia in Hindi and other major Indian languages through a two-step […]
Wikipedia bans 7 mainland Chinese power users over ‘infiltration of Wikimedia systems’
Seven Chinese users have been banned by the foundation that oversees Wikipedia from its websites globally after a report that alleged mainland Chinese Wikipedia editors threatened Hong Kong users. The foundation has also revoked administrator access and other privileges for 12 other users, a media report said on Tuesday. In July, Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) revealed that mainland Chinese Wikipedia editors […]
Wikipedia unveils ‘code of conduct’ to stem misinformation
Wikipedia yesterday unveiled a “universal code of conduct” aimed at stemming abuse, misinformation and manipulation on the global online encyclopaedia. The new code was released by the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that administers Wikipedia, expanding on its existing policies to create a set of community standards to combat “negative behaviour,” […]
Wikipedia turns 20, it aims to reach more readers
Wikipedia celebrates its 20th anniversary on Friday and the collaborative, volunteer-produced internet encyclopedia aims to spend the next 20 years further expanding free access to information. Founded on January 15, 2001 by the American-British entrepreneur Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia is now the seventh-most popular website in the world, with its more […]
Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia
Turkey on Wednesday lifted its more than two-year ban on accessing Wikipedia, weeks after the country’s highest court ruled that the block violated freedom of expression. Turkey blocked Wikipedia in April 2017, accusing it of being part of a “smear campaign” against the country, after the website refused to remove content […]