Predictions of the end of Wikipedia
Various observers have predicted the end of Wikipedia since it rose to prominence, with pitfalls from lack of quality control, artificial intelligence (AI) or inconsistencies among contributors. Alternative online encyclopedias have been proposed as replacements for Wikipedia, including WolframAlpha, as well as the both now-defunct Knol (from Google) and Owl (from AOL). A 2013 review raised alarms regarding Wikipedia's shortcomings on hoaxes, on vandalism, an imbalance of material, and quality control of articles. Earlier critiques lamented the vulgar content and absence of sufficient references in articles. Others suggest that the unwarranted deletion of useful articles from Wikipedia may portend its end, which itself inspired the creation of the now inactive Deletionpedia. Contrary to such predictions, Wikipedia constantly grew in both size and influence, until Wikipedia saw a decline in pageviews from 2024 to 2025. Recent developments with artificial intelligence in Wikimedia projects...
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