Wikipedia Updates

[Sushubh]

Russian court fines Wikipedia over military 'misinformation'

The Wikimedia Foundation was fined 2 million roubles ($27,000) by a Russian court on Tuesday after the authorities accused it of failing to delete "misinformation" about the Russian military from Wikipedia, the courts service said.

www.reuters.com

 

[Sushubh]

Seems to be having some issues right now.

 

[Sushubh]

Designing the typography of Wikipedia

New typography options making Wikipedia easier to read are now available for readers in more than 300 language versions of the online encyclopedia. These options are not only based on academic rese…

diff.wikimedia.org

 

[Sushubh]

Wikipedia’s operator rebuffs Jewish groups’ call to override editors on ADL trustworthiness - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

More than 40 Jewish groups told the Wikimedia Foundation that the decision to label the Anti-Defamation League "unreliable" makes the Jewish community less safe.

www.jta.org

 

[Sushubh]

Dark mode arrived a few days ago.

 

[Sushubh]

Dark mode’s bright future: How dark mode will transform Wikipedia’s accessibility

Dark mode is here for Wikipedia (finally!). Dark mode has been one of the most requested features. It improves accessibility and reduces eye strain for readers and communities across Wikimedia proj…

diff.wikimedia.org

 

[Navjot Singh]

'If You Don't Like India, Don't Work Here': Delhi High Court To Wikipedia On ANI's Contempt Plea Over Defamation Dispute

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a contempt plea filed by ANI Media Private Limited alleging non compliance of a judicial order asking Wikipedia to disclose information about those...

www.livelaw.in

“We will not take it anymore. If you don't like India, don't work here, the court orally remarked, as it issued notice on ANI's contempt plea.

While issuing notice in the application, Justice Chawla also remarked that it will ask Wikipedia to close its business transactions in India and will ask the government to block Wikipedia here. The court asked Wikipedia's authorized representative to remain personally present before the court on the next date of hearing.

 

[Sushubh]

The Editors Protecting Wikipedia from AI Hoaxes

WikiProject AI Cleanup is protecting Wikipedia from the same kind of misleading AI-generated information that has plagued the rest of the internet.

www.404media.co

 

[Sushubh]

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ani-asks-hc-to-initate-contempt-case-against-wikipedia-says-36-hr-deadline-over-101729248084461.html

 

[Sushubh]

Wikipedia suspends page on the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by ANI against Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia vs ANI case: Wikimedia Foundation suspends Wikipedia page on ANI defamation lawsuit following Delhi High Court order.

www.thehindu.com