Wikipedia is deleting AI-generated pages that look fake
Wikipedia is seeing a wave of AI-generated entries, many packed with mistakes and made-up sources.
To keep things accurate, volunteer editors have rolled out a "speedy deletion" system to quickly remove anything that looks like it came from a chatbot.
Marshall Miller from the Wikimedia Foundation describes this as Wikipedia's "immune system" kicking in to handle new AI challenges.
Foundation is building its own AI tools
Editors look for telltale signs—like odd wording, weird citations, or formatting that screams "bot"—to flag suspicious pages.
While some in the community are cautious about using AI, the Foundation is actually building its own tools: it already uses AI to catch vandalism and is working on features like Edit Check to help newcomers follow the rules and manage unreviewed content.
The goal? Keep Wikipedia trustworthy while adapting to new tech.