Wikimedia Foundation

Whose knowledge powers the age of AI? Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan defends humans and human-centered knowledge as part of the Devex Impact House program.

The Wikimedia Foundation joined the Digital Public Goods Alliance to share lessons from building open knowledge across borders and languages. See what this membership makes possible ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2026/05...

Have you ever had a teacher tell you Wikipedia is not a reliable source? Now might be the perfect time to reach out with free knowledge receipts. 🎥 Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan speaking at @devex.com Impact House during the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Starting a new or small language version of Wikipedia can be challenging. That’s why the Wikimedia Foundation created Starter Kit: a guided pathway that brings together essential tasks, useful resources, community connections, and ways to track progress. Get familiar with the tool ➡️ w.wiki/UvXa

Wikipedia is not alone in facing its current challenges in the age of AI. And that is why it is so important to have human-centered principles. 🎥 Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan and Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Ressa during the @clintonfoundation.bsky.social Global Initiative.

What happens when someone asks the Wikimedia Foundation to remove content on our projects or comes looking for who uploaded it? We show you the types of requests we receive and how we respond in our Transparency Report. Read it ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/who-we-are/t...

Knowledge built by humans. This is Wikipedia. If you're using automation to access the website, do it through our APIs. Learn more at developer.wikimedia.org.

At Wikimedia, hacking means better tools for free knowledge. Developers gather at Wikimedia hackathons to fix bugs, improve accessibility, build new tools, and turn ideas into software that helps share free knowledge. Learn more about Wikimedia hackathons by accessing the mainframe ➡️ w.wiki/SsCJ

Wikipedia seeks to inform, not to influence. CEO Bernadette Meehan joins Heather Gerken and Muhammad Yunus for a conversation on how to defend democracy in the age of AI. Moderated by Maria Ressa, the main stage session was hosted by the @clintonfoundation.bsky.social Global Initiative.

The values that underpin @wikipedia.org are more relevant now than ever. Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan discusses how to secure reliable information in an AI-driven world during the 2026's General Assembly SDG Media Zone, convened by the UN Department of Global Communications.

“We seek to inform, not to influence.” At #CGI2026, Wikimedia CEO Bernadette Meehan shared why neutrality and access to different perspectives matter as AI reshapes how we find and consume information. Watch more highlights: clintonglobal.org/2026

AI is built on human knowledge. But who protects the people and systems behind it? Across every conversation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, our message was the same: we need to protect free and open knowledge in the age of AI ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2026/09...

What if Wikipedia was a symphony? 🎶 "Listen to Wikipedia" transforms the efforts of hundreds of thousands of editors into audible and visible actions ➡️ listen.hatnote.com

You don't need to see the logo to know you’re on @wikipedia.org. It's Nice That explores over two decades of the free encyclopedia visual evolution, highlighting the Wikimedia Foundation's role in preserving its brand loyalty ➡️ www.itsnicethat.com/features/wik...

Selena Deckelmann, CPTO at the Wikimedia Foundation, increasingly focuses on ensuring that AI is grounded in collective human knowledge, rather than shaped by a small number of powerful actors. Read more ➡️ time.com/collection/e...

Knowledge equity takes the global stage during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The Wikimedia Foundation will be part of the conversation. Follow along as we bring the case for open knowledge and Wikipedia to the halls of the United Nations.

Calling all photographers: starting on 21 September, the Wiki Loves Peace international campaign invites you to document peace-related heritage, monuments, museums, public art and peacebuilding initiatives. Join the next steps for a more peaceful and equitable world ➡️ w.wiki/Nboa

Next Monday, "OPEN @ UNGA 81" will explore the relationship between open collaboration and digital sovereignty, spanning open infrastructure, data, and open source software. Register and join us! www.creativecommons.org/event/open-unga-81-a-conversation-on-collaboration/ (Space is limited) 💻🤝🌐

The funny thing is, these can actually teach you a serious thing or two about how Wikipedia really works. Search for your favorite ➡️ w.wiki/Ausg

You know the online encyclopedia. Now check out the merch! The Wikipedia Store celebrates everything from blue hyperlinks and Wikipedia’s 25th birthday to the Wikipede, an early 2000s Wikipedia mascot proposal with plenty of legs and a long history. Start browsing ➡️ w.wiki/STYL

Wikipedia has a tip for nearly every part of the editing experience. Started in 2004, the "Tip of the day" project provides useful daily advice on how to use or develop Wikipedia more effectively. Bookmark it ➡️ w.wiki/HT5G

Wikipedia keeps getting better because people keep improving it.

Nobody becomes a Wikimedian for exactly the same reason. Some show up to fix one typo and never leave. Others arrive with a camera, a coding project, an obsession with local history, or a deep knowledge of ancient pottery. However you get here, you're part of something bigger.

The future of AI depends on human contributions. TIME100 AI 2026 recognizes Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan, who is bringing the voices of hundreds of thousands of Wikimedians to conversations shaping AI’s future. Read more ➡️ time.com/collection/t... #TIME100AI

Do you feel like everyone is trying to convince you of their points of view? Well, Wikipedia’s not like that. Learn more in a Wiki minute ⬇️

Take a trip around the world’s most compelling cultures, all at your fingertips. 1,754 volunteers from 128 countries contributed more than 100,000 photos and other media to the Wiki Loves Folklore competition. Explore the winners ➡️ w.wiki/TJng

Your chatbot didn't wake up one day knowing the history behind the Great Emu War 😭

Starting something new can be intimidating. Fortunately, Wikipedia has a place built specifically for newcomers: the Teahouse. Have a question about editing? Pull up a chair ➡️ w.wiki/jp2

Have you ever wondered where AI learns its answers? Chatbots, search engines, and voice assistants need @wikipedia.org to exist. Get to know this ecosystem in a Wiki minute ⬇️

Imagine thinking the references aren't the main character.

Wikimedia is built offline, too. And you can be part of that. Beyond Wikimania, volunteers from the movement organize dozens more community-led gatherings each year across the globe. Get inspired for your next Wikimedia event ➡️ w.wiki/9xnp

Every Wikimania brings together people from across the movement to share ideas, tackle challenges, celebrate achievements, and imagine what's next for free knowledge. The conversations will continue in 2027, in Chile!

Thank you, Paris, for an unforgettable Wikimania! We're grateful to everyone who made it possible. See you next year! 🇨🇱

Looking into the future with open minds and open hearts. The Wikimedia movement is a global community of real humans who collaborate to build free knowledge for all. Thank you to everyone who brought curiosity, empathy, and dedication to Wikimania 2026!

Baby Globe and Luce are discovering Paris one landmark at a time 🇫🇷✨ Swipe to explore the city with them. If you're attending Wikimania 2026, remember to share your favorite moments on Wikimedia Commons.

Your own Wikipedia puzzle: how long does it take you to find Baby Globe in Paris? 👀