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flag Jimmy Wales says AI can't replace Wikipedia’s human-driven, transparent editing and warns of rising AI use harming Wikipedia’s traffic.

flag Jimmy Wales dismissed the idea of an AI-driven "Grokepedia" as unrealistic at the India AI Impact Summit, stressing that Wikipedia’s human-driven collaboration, transparency, and source verification are irreplaceable. flag He criticized AI platforms for failing to ethically credit original sources and cited an 8% drop in Wikipedia’s human traffic—calling it a "disaster"—linked to users favoring AI for instant summaries. flag While acknowledging India’s strong IT workforce and potential in the AI era, Wales warned of uncertain job market shifts and emphasized the enduring need for critical thinking, adaptability, and ethical oversight in the digital age.

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