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The central government has issued a notice to Wikipedia. The government has raised questions as to why Wikipedia should not be classified as a publisher rather than an intermediary. Wikipedia is known as a free online encyclopedia.
The Central Government has issued a notice to Wikipedia on Tuesday. The notice has been issued after several complaints about bias and misinformation on the platform. Sources say that in a letter to the Internet Encyclopedia, the government said that a small group of editors have the necessary control over the content, which could potentially affect its authenticity.
According to sources, the government has raised questions as to why Wikipedia should not be classified as a publisher rather than an intermediary. However, no official statement has come out yet from the government or Wikipedia in this regard. Wikipedia is known as a free online encyclopedia. It allows volunteers to create and edit pages on a variety of topics, including issues and areas of knowledge.
Delhi High Court had reprimanded
Recently Delhi High Court slapped Wikipedia. The government's move comes nearly two months after it warned of a possible ban in India during a case filed by news agency ANI. It was claimed that the Wikipedia page contained wrong information and objectionable material.
At a hearing on November 1, the court questioned Wikipedia's claim to be the “free encyclopedia” and emphasized that Wikipedia, as an “intermediary” rather than a publisher, should provide necessary information upon request. Indeed, Wikipedia has faced criticism for alleged bias and misinformation, particularly during the US presidential election.
Elon Musk has also raised questions
X owner and entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly accused Wikipedia of supporting leftist ideology. Musk appealed to people not to donate to Wikipedia. He claims that the platform is controlled by leftist activists.