DOJ challenges Wikipedia’s nonprofit status over propaganda claims
April 26, 2025, 2:20 pm
In a bold move that seems pulled from a spy novel, U.S. legal authorities have scrutinized Wikipedia’s nonprofit status, alleging that its open-editing model is ripe for foreign propaganda. The challenge casts doubt on the encyclopedia’s credibility while stirring up debates over digital impartiality amid an era of misinformation.
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The attorney claims Wikipedia is being manipulated by "foreign actors."
Wikimedia Foundation faces a challenge to its 501(c)(3) status from the DC US Attorney, who has accused Wikipedia of enabling foreign propaganda efforts. The post US Attorney Questions Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Propaganda Claims appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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