Academics have a duty to defend open knowledge systems like Wikipedia

Wikipedia faces existential challenges from generative AI companies. Do researchers and teachers in higher education have an ethical duty to defend it?
167 points by jruohonen 1 days ago blogs.lse.ac.uk 99 comments

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Generative AI companies pose significant threats to Wikipedia, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities of academics in higher education. The article discusses the role of researchers and educators in protecting open knowledge systems amidst these challenges.

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