Neustart Wikipedia ist in Gefahr
Jan 15, 2026
Meike Laaff, a journalist specializing in net politics at ZEIT, dives into Wikipedia's current challenges. She discusses the political pressures from figures like Elon Musk, who criticize the platform's perceived biases. Laaff also highlights the impact of generative AI, warning that it threatens Wikipedia's traffic and introduces AI hallucinations in content. Furthermore, she addresses the declining volunteer numbers and the importance of diversifying authorship to sustain Wikipedia's integrity. It's a fascinating look at the future of this digital giant!
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Childhood Wikipedia Moment
- Henrik remembers using a Wikipedia article on New Zealand for a school report in fifth grade.
- He printed the article and likely impressed his geography teacher with it.
Twin Peaks Lookup
- Meike says she recently looked up the Twin Peaks article because a series surfaced on a Franco-German streaming service.
- She found why the show suddenly had three seasons: a 2017 revival added the third season.
Lego Spybotics Memory
- Henrik read the article about Lego Spybotics after writing about Lego's new Smart Brick.
- He recalled as a child building spy robots that communicated via infrared and light signals.