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Wikipedia at 25: Why Its New AI Deals Matter Far Beyond Silicon Valley
On Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary, the Wikimedia Foundation announced paid licensing agreements with major AI companies to formalize access to its extensive knowledge base. This move addresses the challenge of unpaid access and underscores Wikipedia’s critical role in the AI ecosystem while maintaining its commitment to public openness and grassroots collaboration.