Wikipedia's Edit Wars Now Come With a Scorecard
This new tool could make Wikipedia more trustworthy for everyone.
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Key Points
- WPTokens is a new public dataset that tracks every edit on Wikipedia.
- It could help researchers find and fix bias in Wikipedia articles.
- The dataset is technical, so it's mainly for experts, not casual users.
Why It Matters
More trustworthy Wikipedia means better information for you, with less hidden bias.