As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.
Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever
by Stephen Harrison | Jan 15, 2026 | Common Knowledge, Culture, Culture / Digital Culture
As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.
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