# Wikipedia: The Grandfather of Knowledge Needs a Youthful Makeover
Ah, Wikipedia—a place where you can learn everything from how to cure a common cold to the political history of a small island nation… and all without having to pay a dime! But wait a minute, it seems like this sprightly old-timer is feeling a bit neglected with the rise of chatbots and AI helpers. Fear not! A clarion call is going out for young, tech-savvy editors to rescue this venerable knowledge platform from the clutches of the digital gremlins and stale practices.
## Key Points to Remember
– **The Old Man of the Internet:** Established in 2001, Wikipedia may be ancient by internet standards, but it still holds its ground as a monumental database of knowledge.
– **AI Dependency:** The good folks at ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews are heavy consumers of Wikipedia’s content. However, they often forget to send thank-you notes (a.k.a. proper credit).
– **Diminishing Visibility:** As AI applications gnaw away at its content, Wikipedia is fading into the background—like that one relative who always tells the same story at family gatherings.
– **Motivation D
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/12/wikipedia-generation-z-young-editors-chatbots
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Response: Revitalizing Wikipedia: Why Young Editors Are Essential to Combat AI Dependency and Stagnation
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Response: Revitalizing Wikipedia: Why Young Editors Are Essential to Combat AI Dependency and Stagnation
