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Wikimedians urged to become AI toolmakers at Wikimania 2026

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The author attended Wikimania 2026, the largest gathering of Wikimedians, where the primary discussion revolved around how the community should adapt to the rapid advancements in AI. Drawing a parallel to Garry Kasparov's chess match against IBM's Deep Blue, the author argues that the focus should shift from 'man versus machine' to understanding AI as a tool created by humans. To remain relevant in the next 25 years, Wikimedians are encouraged to embrace becoming better toolmakers, leveraging AI rather than fearing it. AI

IMPACT Encourages AI literacy and proactive tool development within large collaborative communities like Wikipedia.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the implications of AI for a specific community (Wikimedians) and frames it as an opinion piece from an attendee.

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Wikimedians urged to become AI toolmakers at Wikimania 2026

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  1. Lobsters — AI tag TIER_1 English(EN) · haykranen.nl via j11g ·

    Why every Wikimedian should be a toolmaker

    <p><a href="https://lobste.rs/s/vamsks/why_every_wikimedian_should_be_toolmaker">Comments</a></p>

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