Wikipedia's Licensing Deals Signal a Shift in AI's Reliance on Open Data
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Key Takeaways
- •Wikipedia is now licensing its content to major AI companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta.
- •The licensing agreements are designed to address the increased server load from AI bot traffic.
- •The move reflects a shift towards monetizing high-quality, human-curated data for AI training.
“Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said he welcomes AI training on the site's human-curated content but that companies "should probably chip in and pay for your fair share of the cost that you're putting on us."”