Google speaks out after Eminem dead announcement
When a practical joker amended Eminem's Wikipedia entry to say he'd died, Google automatically picked it up, giving Slim Shady devotees a fright.
Google keeps mistakenly claiming celebrities are dead
Internet pranksters have found a new way to troll celebrities.
Eminem dead announcement sends internet into meltdown
"Can't believe he's gone," wrote one devastated fan, while another said, "Nahhh not my goat [Greatest of All Time]."
Could AI help make Wikipedia better?
A new study suggests AI tools could help Wikipedia users find better citations for claims made in the articles.
Did Vivek Ramaswamy pay for a "flattering" Wikipedia? What we know
GOP 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is said to have paid a Wikipedia editor to alter his online page.
Supreme Court Justice defends editing own Wiki page: "Distorted my record"
Justice Rebecca Bradley was reprimanded by editors at the online encyclopedia after she changed her biography to claim media criticism of her was "misleading."
How Turkey's government gamed Twitter
The country is the leading requester of content removal, and also floods the platform with pro-government accounts.
Greta Thunberg vs. Andrew Tate: Twitter "loss" sees Wikipedia edit go viral
Andrew Tate clashed with Greta Thunberg in a viral Twitter exchange that many believe the Swedish activist won.
Wikipedia Suspends Editing of Recession Page as Biden Rejects Claims
Editing of the 'recession' page on Wikipedia after new figures showed the US has entered an unofficial economic recession.
Russia Threatens Wikipedia With $50K Fine for Ignoring Ukraine Warning
The Russian-language Wikipedia contains "false information on the subject of a special military operation" of Russia's armed forces in Ukraine, regulator says.
Wikipedia 'War in Afghanistan' Article Describes It As a 'Taliban Victory'
The website, which attracts around 1.7 billion unique users every month, listed the phrase under the "result" of conflict.
Joe Biden Gifts Boris Johnson $6k Bike, Johnson Gives Photo From Wikipedia
As part of the customary exchange, Johnson gave Biden a free-to-use Wikipedia photo of a British mural depicting Black 19th century abolitionist Frederick Douglass in return.
Mike Lindell Says Over 20 Retailers Have Dropped MyPillow
The CEO was speaking to pro-Trump YouTube channel Right Side Broadcasting at CPAC.
Why the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider Doesn't Share His Rank
It's a sign of the utmost respect for the lost Unknown Soldiers.
iPhone's Siri Called Israel 'the Zionist Occupation State'
The error came after an online Wikipedia user made changes to the Israeli president's article.
Woman Claims Amazon's Alexa Told Her Earth Is on Verge of Destruction
While studying for an exam, a U.K. woman claimed that her Amazon Echo gave her a disturbing message, advising her to kill herself.
Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales is Taking on Facebook and the Rise of AI
Listening to Jimmy Wales speak is a bit like reading a Wikipedia page: Sound bites are few, but the tone is fair and measured.
Twitter Should Have Banned Trump 'A Long Time Ago,' Wikipedia Founder Says
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has called President Donald Trump a "blowhard," while claiming the president should have been banned by Twitter "a long time ago."
Putin Proposes Russian Version of Wikipedia But With 'Reliable Information'
At the Council on Russian Language, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a Russian version of the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, which will be created between 2020-2022.
NBC Used 'Wikipedia Whitewasher' to Downplay Lauer, Weinstein Ties: Report
Ronan Farrow's explosive new book "Catch and Kill" alleges that Lauer raped a "Today" show co-host.
What is #SocialMediaStrike? r/technology Joins Boycott of Facebook, Twitter
A notice posted to the page—known as a subreddit—voiced solidarity with a movement being promoted this week by Larry Sanger, a co-founder of Wikipedia. It will return to normal on July 5.
Trump Detention Centers Listed With Concentration Camps
Also listed are Soviet gulags and WWII Japanese internment camps.
Are Republicans Nazis? Google Appeared to Think So
The Google search page listed Nazism as an ideology of the California Republican Party.
YouTube Touts New Plan to Combat Conspiracy Videos
YouTube recently pledged to hire 10,000 new employees to monitor the platform.
Group Edited AR-15's Wikipedia to Hide Mass Shootings
The Wikipedia Project: Firearms group worked to remove mentions of mass shootings or gun control controversies on the "Colt AR-15" Wikipedia page.
According to Wikipedia, Marco Rubio 'Died' Last Night
The edits to Rubio's Wikipedia page went over well with the internet.
Wikipedia Edits from Congress Cover Mueller Indictment
Anonymous Wikipedia changes from the Congress computer network hit Robert Mueller and George Papadopoulos' pages.
Wikipedia Appeals to Top Turkish Court Over Access Ban
The ban came after two site entries accused Turkey of links to Islamist militant groups.
China Hires 20,000 People for State-Sponsored Wikipedia
The project leader called it a "Great Wall of culture" that would rival Wikipedia, which is partly blocked in China.
Wikipedia Founder Says He Can "Fix the News"
Jimmy Wales is applying Wikipedia's crowdfunded, community-driven model to journalism to combat the spread of fake stories.