French Intellectuals Condemn Wikipedia for Alleged Bias and Misinformation

Over 100 prominent figures call for reforms to Wikipedia, citing ideological manipulation and reputational harm caused by anonymous contributors.

A collective of over 100 public figures, including politicians, journalists, and academics, has signed an open letter criticizing Wikipedia for fostering alleged campaigns of misinformation and defamation.
The letter accuses anonymous Wikipedia contributors of engaging in ideological manipulation, selectively presenting facts, and damaging the reputations of individuals and organizations.
The signatories demand that the Wikimedia Foundation implement stronger safeguards against ideological misuse and ensure neutrality and transparency on the platform.
Specific grievances include accusations of political bias on Wikipedia pages, such as labeling individuals or publications with controversial or misleading terms, often without proper context.
The group emphasizes the broader risks to information integrity and democratic debate, urging collective action to preserve the credibility of public knowledge platforms.