How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content
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The rise of AI writing tools is inundating Wikipedia with AI-generated content, often riddled with inaccuracies and fabricated citations. Wikipedia volunteers, referred to as an 'immune system,' are working diligently to maintain the platform's neutrality and reliability. Editors are employing strategies like 'speedy deletion' of subpar articles, which has become necessary due to the overwhelming number of poorly written drafts. This proactive approach aims to streamline content management and ensure that the quality of information on the site remains intact.
With the rise of AI writing tools, Wikipedia editors have had to deal with an onslaught of AI-generated content filled with false information and phony citations.
They are vigilant to make sure that the content stays neutral and reliable. As the internet changes, as things like AI appear, that's the immune system adapting to some kind of new challenge.
A Wikipedia reviewer who expressed support for the rule said they are flooded non-stop with horrendous drafts. They add that the speedy removal would greatly help efforts to combat it and save countless hours picking up the junk AI leaves behind.
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