Week 6 Natalie Tian (LookatmiWiki)

 Summary

This week, I read an article from the Wikipedia Signpost about the future of Al on Wikipedia. It talked about both the benefits and risks of using Al in editing. While Al can help create content quickly, it also raises concerns about creativity, accuracy, and copyright. For example, Al-generated images might unknowingly copy artists' styles, and people might use these works without permission. The article also warned that Al can collect and learn from user data, which may raise privacy concerns. It made me reflect on how important it is to use Al responsibly, especially on platforms like Wikipedia that value human knowledge and accuracy.


Interesting Point I have during reading the article’s comment 

One idea that stood out to me came from the comments section. Some users mentioned how simple actions like being kind or thanking new editors can improve collaboration. I found this very relatable, especially since new users might feel nervous or unsure when editing Wikipedia. The article reminded me that a friendly and respectful community is just as important as having good rules.


Question to discuss further more

As Al becomes more common in editing, how can we make sure that Wikipedia still reflects real human knowledge and creativity, not just Al-generated content?

Comments

  1. CHEN SIYUApril 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM

    AI can assist, but it shouldn’t replace human editors. The best model is AI as a co-pilot — suggesting edits, flagging outdated content, offering grammar help — but with humans making the final decisions. Wikipedia's strength has always been its community of real people debating, discussing, and refining content.

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