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Wikimedia Foundation Partially Wins UK Online Safety Act Challenge

2025-08-11

The Wikimedia Foundation's legal challenge to the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA) Categorisation Regulations saw a partial victory. While the High Court dismissed the challenge, the judge emphasized Ofcom's and the UK government's responsibility to protect Wikipedia. The court recognized Wikipedia's significant value and the potential harm to volunteer contributors from miscategorization. This doesn't fully resolve the issue; Ofcom may need flexible interpretation of the rules or parliamentary amendment. The case highlights the importance of protecting online public interest projects like Wikipedia, a non-profit global knowledge resource.

Wikipedia Fights Back Against UK's Online Safety Act

2025-07-29

The Wikimedia Foundation is legally challenging the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA) Categorisation Regulations, arguing that they endanger Wikipedia and its volunteer contributors. The regulations risk classifying Wikipedia as a high-risk site, imposing stringent identity verification requirements that threaten contributor privacy and safety, and could cripple Wikipedia's operations. The Foundation contends this would severely impact global knowledge sharing and is urging the court to protect Wikipedia, a vital public resource. The case is supported by a UK-based volunteer contributor, highlighting the threat to free speech and knowledge sharing.

Wikipedia: AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement

2025-04-30

Facing the rise of AI, Wikipedia announced its AI strategy: not to replace human editors, but to empower them. This includes automating tedious tasks, improving information discoverability, simplifying translation and adaptation of content, and enhancing onboarding for new volunteers. Wikipedia emphasizes a human-centered approach, prioritizing open-source, transparency, and multilingualism, ensuring AI serves its mission of freely accessible knowledge.