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Wikipedia is adapting to the age of AI by using new tools while still relying on human editors. It's finding a smart balance to stay useful and trusted. By combining the strengths of technology and human insight, Wikipedia is evolving to meet the changing needs of its users.
As one of the most visited websites globally, Wikipedia offers free and open-source knowledge to the world. In today's AI-driven landscape, many wonder how it's adapting to the changing times. By embracing new technologies while preserving its core values, Wikipedia is finding innovative ways to stay relevant and reliable.
AI and Wikipedia are changing the way of creating and consuming content online. Some tools like ChatGPT and Bard are now able to write entire pages in seconds. However, Wikipedia still follows its rules: real people write and check its articles.
Wikipedia is not ignoring AI. Instead of neglecting, it uses AI technology to help human editors. For example, the bots and AI tools in Wikipedia are present on Wikipedia to fix grammar, spot fake entries, and suggest better links and references.
These bots are smart, but humans are still the decision-makers. According to the Wikimedia Foundation, over 58 million edits in 2023 were reviewed or supported by AI tools. But human editors approved or adjusted 100% of them.
Fake news is a big problem. AI can help catch lies before they spread. Wikipedia uses machine learning to detect biased content or incorrect information early.
It has a feature known as ORES, and its full form is Objective Revision Evaluation Service. It flags edits that may be spam, false, or unhelpful. Editors then review these.
This helps keep Wikipedia accurate and trustworthy—even in fast-moving news cycles.
Wikipedia’s biggest strength is its people. It has over 280,000 active volunteers globally. These editors ensure the site stays neutral and factual. AI can help, but only humans know the full context.
For example, if there’s a political conflict or medical update, real editors know what’s sensitive or true. That’s why Wikipedia still requires citations, fact-checking, and manual approval. AI is just a tool, not the writer.
Wikipedia exists in over 300 languages, but not all have equal content. AI now helps translate articles into smaller languages, opening access to people in rural or non-English-speaking areas.
For example, in 2024, over 50,000 new articles were created using AI-supported translation tools. Still, local editors refine them to ensure cultural accuracy.
The platform also focuses on ethics. Unlike many AI systems that are black boxes, Wikipedia is open-source. Anyone can see how edits happen.
Wikimedia has created a group to monitor the use of AI in its content. The group aims to keep transparency and fairness at the core of Wikipedia. In one policy update, they clearly stated: “AI can support, not substitute, human judgment.”
Wikipedia is not standing still. New projects in 2025 include:
Testing better AI tools to assist editors
Improving fact-checking with automation
Expanding content in underrepresented regions
But each tool goes through a community review. Nothing launches without discussion and a vote.
Wikipedia shows that both technology and humans can work together. The fear of AI is not the problem. Instead, if one uses AI wisely, one can increase work effectiveness.
In today's world of AI, the future of Wikipedia is safe, and Wikipedia's evolution is still progressing because it is trusted. And it is doing this without losing its human touch.
