Wikipedia partners with AI companies for revenue as chatbots grow

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Wikipedia has partnered with major AI companies like Amazon and Meta to generate revenue from AI traffic. This move comes as the platform faces competition from AI chatbots. The Wikimedia Foundation stated that these companies will pay for content access tailored to their needs. This initiative aims to offset costs associated with AI data extraction and server strain. Launched in 2001, Wikipedia is a free, collaborative encyclopedia. The partnerships address concerns about AI models being trained on its content without contributing to its upkeep.


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