Wikipedia at 25: AI, Licensing, and Data Privacy in the Digital Age

To celebrate Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary, John explores the past, present, and future of the world’s largest online encyclopaedia, including major licensing deals with AI giants and the evolving landscape of age and identity verification online. From Wikipedia’s pivotal partnerships with companies like Amazon and Meta, to debates surrounding fair remuneration and the essential contributions of its global community, this episode delves into how knowledge-sharing is adapting in an AI-driven world. Plus, we discuss the rising complexities of digital privacy as platforms like Google and TikTok introduce new age verification standards, and what it means for everyday Australians. Tune in for a deep-dive on the crossroads of open knowledge, AI evolution, and personal data protection.