Wikipedia vs. AI Slop: The volunteer army saving big tech’s training data

Wikipedia has signed major AI training deals with Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. Regional-language editors are now tasked with feeding LLMs credible knowledge while also combating AI-generated misinformation. Their work is crucial for ensuring billions of people can access accurate AI in their own languages. Local contributors understand linguistic subtleties and cultural context that AI cannot replicate, which is essential for the quality and reliability of AI systems.