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Wikipedia’s Owners Mismanage Launch of Enhanced Account Security Features

On May 20, the Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, announced new security measures for certain high-access users following a hacking event that affected over 35,000 accounts. However, the foundation had to rescind these requirements when it realized it couldn’t adequately inform those impacted about the new security protocols, leading to a delay in their implementation. […]

Wikipedia’s Parent Foundation CEO to Resign After Ed Martin Raises Tax Exemption Concerns

Mariana Iskander, the CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates Wikipedia, has reportedly stepped down. This announcement comes just two weeks after allegations surfaced accusing the foundation of breaching its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by allowing misinformation from foreign sources to proliferate on its platform. Iskander has indicated she will continue in her role for a […]

Twisting the truth: Wikipedia’s ongoing misinformation war

For over a decade I have discussed with Wikipedia curators about biographical sketches covering my life and work. Every time the agent or I correct any false or defamatory details, the false information reappears within a few weeks – often with even more distortion. My friend who helped me with this thankful effort suggests that […]