Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Wikipedia

Emanuel from 404 Media recently interviewed Selena Deckelmann, CTO of the Wikimedia Foundation, to discuss the impact of generative artificial intelligence on the internet. The interview explores how Wikipedia, as a primary source of training data for many AI models, is preparing to face the challenges posed by AI-generated content. Deckelmann offers a unique perspective, considering Wikipedia's role both as a creator of valuable data and as a potential target of inaccurate or misleading content.

Wikipedia, with its vast amount of community-curated information, represents a fundamental resource for training large language models (LLMs). However, AI's ability to generate text autonomously raises questions about the veracity and reliability of online information. The Wikimedia Foundation is therefore evaluating strategies to protect the integrity of Wikipedia and ensure it remains a reliable source in an era dominated by AI.