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Wikipedia founder calls his creation a propaganda tool

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Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, has expressed concerns that his creation has become a propaganda tool. He believes that the platform is being used to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion. This sentiment highlights a growing unease about the integrity and trustworthiness of large-scale information platforms. AI

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Wikipedia founder calls his creation a propaganda tool

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Wikipedia's founder on his life's work: "A propaganda tool" Article URL: https:// nordictimes.com/world/wikipedi as-founder-on-his-lifes-work-a-propaganda-tool/

    Wikipedia's founder on his life's work: "A propaganda tool" Article URL: https:// nordictimes.com/world/wikipedi as-founder-on-his-lifes-work-a-propaganda-tool/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9226113 Points: 5 # Comments: 1 https:// nordictimes.com/world/wi…

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