Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2023/Submissions/Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Wikipedia

Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2023 Logo ID : 10 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Wikipedia
Author(s): Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) Username(s): Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) Type of submission: Lecture
Affiliation: Open Foundation West Africa Theme(s): Education & Technology
Abstract:

Wikipedia is the largest and most popular general reference work on the internet. It is a collaborative project that relies on the contributions of millions of volunteers around the world. However, Wikipedia is still facing a number of challenges, including the need to improve the quality of its content, the need to attract more diverse contributors, and the need to address the issue of bias.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to address many of these challenges. AI can be used to improve the quality of Wikipedia content by identifying and correcting errors, by generating new content, and by translating content into different languages. AI can also be used to attract more diverse contributors by making it easier for people to find and edit articles that are relevant to their interests. And AI can be used to address the issue of bias by identifying and removing biased content.

The proposed session will explore the challenges and opportunities of using AI for Wikipedia. The session will discuss the following topics:

  • How can AI be used to improve the quality of Wikipedia content?
  • How can AI be used to attract more diverse contributors to Wikipedia?
  • How can AI be used to address the issue of bias in Wikipedia?

The session will also discuss the ethical considerations of using AI for Wikipedia. Some of the ethical issues that will be discussed include:

  • How can we ensure that AI is used in a fair and unbiased way?
  • How can we prevent AI from being used to spread misinformation?
  • How can we protect the privacy of Wikipedia users?

The proposed session will be of interest to anyone who is interested in the future of Wikipedia, the use of AI for social good, and the ethical considerations of AI.

Slides: TBD
Level of advancement: Basic
Special requirements: None
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of CEE?

The proposed session will benefit the Wikimedia community in a number of ways. The session will:

  • Provide an overview of the use of AI for Wikipedia
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities of using AI for Wikipedia
  • Discuss the ethical considerations of using AI for Wikipedia

The session will help Wikimedians to understand the potential of AI to improve Wikipedia, and to identify the challenges and opportunities that this technology presents. The session will also help Wikimedians to develop a plan for using AI in a responsible and ethical way.


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