US EditionWikipedia says it will use AI, but not to replace human volunteers
- On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Wikimedia Foundation announced a three-year AI strategy to aid Wikipedia's volunteer editors and moderators.
- The strategy responds to growing editorial challenges caused by increased content, server strain from bot traffic, and limitations of unpaid volunteer staff.
- The AI tools will automate tedious tasks like translation and onboarding, remove technical barriers, and improve information discoverability to let volunteers focus on content quality.
- Chris Albon, Wikimedia's machine learning director, stated the goal is not to replace human editors or generate content, but to free up editor bandwidth for deliberation and consensus.
- This approach reflects Wikimedia's human-centered values prioritizing privacy, transparency, and human agency while addressing AI's risks and enhancing volunteer productivity.
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