Wikipedia Seeks New Strategies as AI Tools Reshape Information Landscape
Wikipedia is experiencing an 8% drop in human traffic as AI-powered search and social media platforms change information consumption patterns. The nonprofit warns this trend could impact both its volunteer community and funding model despite being a crucial training source for AI systems.
Changing Search Habits Impact Wikipedia Traffic
Wikipedia is facing a significant decline in human visitors as artificial intelligence tools and evolving user preferences reshape how people find information online, according to reports from the Wikimedia Foundation. The nonprofit organization revealed that human traffic to the encyclopedia has dropped approximately 8% in recent months compared to the same period last year.